Tim works part time at a retail store. His salary varies directly by the number of hours worked. Last week he arned $99.45 for 13 hours of work. This week he earned $160.65. Write and solve an equation that represents this scenario.
99.45/13=$7.64 This is Tim's hourly wage.
So to find out how many hours he worked this week you would write the equation:
160.65=7.64•h
• means multiplication
H=hours worked.
You should solve it by dividing 160.65/7.64=H (hours worked).
Answer
$45.25
When you divide and calculate the tax that is the answer you get.
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