Hi

man is paid $26.00 for 8 hours of work.  How much for working for 37hr.

Let x represent payment for working 37 hours at the same Hourly wages.

question Sets Up the Proportion

   |cross multiplying to solve for x

   8x = 37*26

    x = 37*26/8

    x = $120.25



CHECKING our Answer***

$26/8hr = $3.25/hr = $120.25/37hr 

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