Question

Paul worked 5 hours as a painter and

earned $53.25. At this rate, how
much would he earn in 8 hours?

Answer 1

$85.20

Explanation:

53.25/5=10.65

Y=10.65x

Y=10.65(8)

Y=85.2

Answer 2

85.2

Explanation:

first divide 53.25 by 5 to get the per hour amount.

Then times that number by 8.