Question

Michael works 6 days every month at his grandfather's store. His grandfather pays him the same amount each day. Let e represent the total amount earned during one month. Michael earned $252, write and evaluate the expression for when e = 252.

Answer 1

$42 per day

Explanation:

Michael works 6 days every month

His grandfather pays him the same amount each day.

Michael earned $252

e = $252

Amount Michael earns per day = Total amount earned in a month / number of days worked for in a month

= $252 / 6 days

= $42 per day