Melania has two jobs. During the day she works as an office clerk, and in the evening she works as a cashier. Her office job pays her $13 per hour. Her cashier job pays her $9.25 per hour. In one week, Melania worked 38 hours. She earned a total of $434.

How many hours did Melania work in each job?

A.
Office clerk: 10 hours; cashier: 28 hours

B.
Office clerk: 16 hours; cashier: 22 hours

C.
Office clerk: 21 hours; cashier: 17 hours

Question

Melania has two jobs. During the day she works as an office clerk, and in the evening she works as a cashier. Her office job pays her $13 per hour. Her cashier job pays her $9.25 per hour. In one week, Melania worked 38 hours. She earned a total of $434.

How many hours did Melania work in each job?
 
 A.
Office clerk: 10 hours; cashier: 28 hours
 
 
 B.
Office clerk: 16 hours; cashier: 22 hours
 
 C.
Office clerk: 21 hours; cashier: 17 hours

haltiamali · Answer

I don't think any of those equal 434.. Closest I got was 430.25 for the last choice.

haltiamali · Answer

All you have to do is 434=21(13)+17(9.25)