SOLUTION: Nathan works the same number of hours each day, 5 days each week. He earns $12 per hour. Last week he earned $420. How many hours did he work each day last week?
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Question 1190853: Nathan works the same number of hours each day, 5 days each week. He earns $12 per hour. Last week he earned $420. How many hours did he work each day last week?
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, greenestamps:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
h hours each day
5 days each week
$12 each hour
TOTAL earned $420
Answer by greenestamps(13200) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The solution from the other tutor is a very formal mathematical one -- but not very intuitive.
Make it easier....
$420 in 5 days --> $420/5=$84 in 1 day
$84 in one day at $12 per hour --> $84/$12=7 hours per day
ANSWER: 7 hours per day
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