SOLUTION: The ratio of Andrew's hourly wage to Bob's hourly wage is 2:3. The ratio of Bob's hourly wage to Chuck's hourly wage is 9.4. Andrew earned $600 last week and worked twice as many
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Question 1040905: The ratio of Andrew's hourly wage to Bob's hourly wage is 2:3. The ratio of Bob's hourly wage to Chuck's hourly wage is 9.4. Andrew earned $600 last week and worked twice as many hours as Chuck, How much money did Chuck earn last week? Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The ratio of Andrew's hourly wage to Bob's hourly wage is 2:3.
let x = the 1st multiplier
then
2x = A's hourly wage
and
3x = B's hourly wage
The ratio of Bob's hourly wage to Chuck's hourly wage is 9.4.
let y = the 2nd multiplier
then
9y = B's hourly wage
4y = C's hourly wage
now we know
3x = 9y
therefore
x = 3y
Andrew earned $600 last week and worked twice as many hours as Chuck,
let c = amt of $ earned by C
A's hrs = twice C's hrs = 2()
Replace x with 3y = 2() =
multiply both sides by y =
100 =
c = 2*100
c = $200 earned by C
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I'm not totally sure about this one, if I screwed it up, let me know in the comment. CK
