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Question 408965: ok my question is
A man is paid $26.00 for 8 hours of work. How much should this man be paid for working 37 hours at the same Hourly wages?
is it
A $127.00
B $135.25
C $120.25
D $118.50
and when you figure it out tell me how you did it please and thank you....
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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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

+26%2F8+=+x%2F37   |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