SOLUTION: Robert earns P dollars in 8 days. At this rate how many days will it take him to earn S dollars?

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Question 1138262: Robert earns P dollars in 8 days. At this rate how many days will it take him to earn S dollars?
Answer by rothauserc(4718) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x be the number of days to earn S dollars
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P/8 = S/x
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8S = Px
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x = 8S/P
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Therefore, it will take 8S/P days to earn S dollars
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