Mariah has been hired as a receptionist. She is paid a flat rate of $225 each week and earns an additional $11.25 for every hour that she works. If her goal is to make $675 in one week, which equation will help Mariah determine the number of hours she must work?
$675 = $225h + $11.25
$675 = $11.25h + $225
$675 = $225h - $11.25
$675 = $11.25h - $225

Question

Mariah has been hired as a receptionist. She is paid a flat rate of $225 each week and earns an additional $11.25 for every hour that she works. If her goal is to make $675 in one week, which equation will help Mariah determine the number of hours she must work? 
 $675 = $225h + $11.25 
 $675 = $11.25h + $225 
 $675 = $225h - $11.25 
 $675 = $11.25h - $225

tyteen4a03 · Answer

B would be correct. A and C implies a flat rate of 11.25, and D subtracts the flat rate from the equation.