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Question 151127: Bill is paid hourly. If he works 8 hours he will receive $50. Write an equation for his salary based on the number of hours he works. Please explain how to do this!: Bill is paid hourly. If he works 8 hours he will receive $50. Write an equation for his salary based on the number of hours he works. Please explain how to do this!
Answer by scott8148(2758) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
"Bill is paid hourly" __ so he makes $6.25 per hour ($50/8hr)

his salary is the number of hours he works multiplied by his rate of pay
__ s=h($6.25)