Question

Travis earned $42.50 in 5 h.

How much will he earn in 8 h at the same rate?

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Answer 1

Calculate the rate for the five hours worked

Then multiply that rate you calculated by 8

Answer 2

Rate is in dollars per hour (dollars/hours) $ X / Y hours

Then rate (dollars/hours) times Z hours

Answer 3

Divide $42.50 by 5 to get $8.50.

This means he makes $8.50 an hour.

Now multiply $8.50 times 10 to get your answer.

Use @retirEEd 's answers for the correct mathematical methods

Answer 4

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