SOLUTION: Julie worked 32 hours last week and was paid $256. At the same rate, what will Julie be paid if she works 40 hours this week?

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Question 386264: Julie worked 32 hours last week and was paid $256. At the same rate,
what will Julie be paid if she works 40 hours this week?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Julie worked 32 hours last week and was paid $256. At the same rate,
what will Julie be paid if she works 40 hours this week?
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Solve:
x/40 = 256/32
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x = 40(256/32)
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x = (5/4)256
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x = 5*64
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x = $320
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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