SOLUTION: Mr. Harold's total pay for last week was $875. He was paid $25 per hour plus a bonus of $75. How many hours did Mr. Harold work last week? Show your work.

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Question 942629: Mr. Harold's total pay for last week was $875. He was paid $25 per hour plus a bonus of $75. How many hours did Mr. Harold work last week? Show your work.
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Mr. Harold's total pay for last week was $875. He was paid $25 per hour plus a bonus of $75. How many hours did Mr. Harold work last week? Show your work.
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Solve::
875 = 25x + 75
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800 = 25x
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x = 32 hours
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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