SOLUTION: Question Deon made $306 for 18 hours of work. At the same rate, how many hours would he have to work to make $85?

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Question 844714: Question
Deon made $306 for 18 hours of work.
At the same rate, how many hours would he have to work to make
$85?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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His houly rate is:
+306%2F18+=+17+ dollars/hr
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( dollars/hour ) x ( hours worked ) = dollars earned
Let +t+ = hours worked
+17t+=+85+
+t+=+85%2F17+
+t+=+5+
Deon needs to work 5 hrs