Find the rate that would be better to solve the problem.

Joss makes $60 in 5 days.

How long will it take her to make $100?

Question

Find the rate that would be better to solve the problem. 
 
Joss makes $60 in 5 days. 
 
How long will it take her to make $100?

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

8.33333333 around there

anonymous · Answer

so 8-8.5 days

anonymous · Answer

I think it's days over dollars?

anonymous · Answer

yes then you multiply by 100

anonymous · Answer

oh so 8 8.5 x 100?

jdoe0001 · Answer

well... she makes $60 in 5 days
how long will it be for $100?

$\large {
\begin{array}{ccllll}
\$&days
\\hline\
60&5\
100&x
\end{array}\implies \cfrac{60}{100}=\cfrac{5}{x}
}$

solve for "x"

anonymous · Answer

10?

jdoe0001 · Answer

hmm recheck your simplification

anonymous · Answer

I would think 30 but that's not it..

jdoe0001 · Answer

well.... just solve for "x"  :)

anonymous · Answer

I'm so confused Dx

anonymous · Answer

sorry i was busy and it i believe that the answer is 8.3333333 repetetive

anonymous · Answer

but actually if you round its 8