Tomar's paycheck varies directly with the hours he works. When Tomar works 5 hours, he gets paid $60.00. How much does Tomar make in 8 hours?

$75
$80
$96
$120

how do i put this into an equation

Question

Tomar's paycheck varies directly with the hours he works. When Tomar works 5 hours, he gets paid $60.00. How much does Tomar make in 8 hours?


$75
$80
$96
$120

how do i put this into an equation

akashdeepdeb · Answer

See as the no. of hours increases! He gets paid more!
So they vary directly like
x1/y1 = x2/y2
Likee here
5 hours / 60 dollars is the same as 8 hours / x dollars
Find X!! :D

akashdeepdeb · Answer

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Understand!?? :)

anonymous · Answer

do i divide 5 and 60

akashdeepdeb · Answer

Don't bother just take ot to the other side and something's will divide smoothly.

akashdeepdeb · Answer

Understood?