Question 632362: It takes Kurt twice as long to earn $60 as it takes Paul to earn $40.What is the ratio of Kurt's pay per hour to Paul's pay per hour? Found 2 solutions by rapaljer, ewatrrr:Answer by rapaljer(4671) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website! Kurt earns $60/2 units of time = $30/ unit of time compared to Paul who earns $40 per unit of time.
The ratio of Kurt's pay to Paul's pay = 30/40 = 3/4.
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Hi,
takes Kurt twice as long to earn $60 as it takes Paul to earn $40
Let x represent Paul's time
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ratio of Kurt's pay per hour to Paul's pay per hour