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Question 1200193: Steven plans on fining a summer job, so he can earn enough money to buy a new laptop that costs $595.00. He has already saved $150.00. If Steven finds a summer job that pays him $7.50 an hour after taxes are withheld, what is the minimum number of hours he will have to work in order to purchase the laptop?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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Needs to earn and pay 595-150 dollars

x, how many hours to work at $7.50 net per hour

7.5x=595-150

x=%28595-150%29%2F7.5----------compute this.

This would be 60 if to the nearest practical hour is needed.