SOLUTION: Jason babysat for 60 hours. He charged $1.50 for each hour that he worked before midnight and $3 for each hour after midnight. IF he earned $112.50 in all, how many hours did he wo

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Question 390768: Jason babysat for 60 hours. He charged $1.50 for each hour that he worked before midnight and $3 for each hour after midnight. IF he earned $112.50 in all, how many hours did he work after midnight. Use one variable!
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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(3)(x) + (1.5)(60 - x) = 112.5

3x + 90 - 1.5x = 112.5

1.5x = 32.5