SOLUTION: Bill worked 5hrs. as a landscaper and earns 53.25, if he works 8hrs. how much does he earn? Answer is 85.20. How do we right this as a proportion?

Question 11797: Bill worked 5hrs. as a landscaper and earns 53.25, if he works 8hrs. how much does he earn? Answer is 85.20.
How do we right this as a proportion?
Answer by rapaljer(4671) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Set up a ratio of either hours per dollar earned or vice versa, it doesn't matter. As long as you are consistent, you can't do it wrong!

Let x = amount earned in 8 hours.

means that

means that

To find x, divide both sides by 5:
= $85.20

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