Soren has two jobs. During the day he works as an office clerk, and in the evening he works as a cashier. His office job pays him $11 per hour. His cashier job pays him $8.75 per hour. In one week, Soren worked 46 hours. He earned a total of $470.

How many hours did Soren work in each job?

A.

Office clerk: 16 hours; cashier: 30 hours

B.

Office clerk: 20 hours; cashier: 26 hours

C.

Office clerk: 30 hours; cashier: 16 hours

D.

Office clerk: 31 hours; cashier: 15 hours

Question

Soren has two jobs. During the day he works as an office clerk, and in the evening he works as a cashier. His office job pays him $11 per hour. His cashier job pays him $8.75 per hour. In one week, Soren worked 46 hours. He earned a total of $470.

How many hours did Soren work in each job?

 
	
	
 
A.
	

Office clerk: 16 hours; cashier: 30 hours

	
 
B.
	

Office clerk: 20 hours; cashier: 26 hours

	
 
C.
	

 

Office clerk: 30 hours; cashier: 16 hours

 
	
 
D.
	

Office clerk: 31 hours; cashier: 15 hours

anonymous · Answer

The answer is C) Office clerk: 30 hours; cashier: 16 hours

30(11) = 330
16(8.75)= 140 

330+140= 470