SOLUTION: Problem Page Diane made $253 for 11 hours of work. At the same rate, how many hours would she have to work to make $391 ?

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Question 1057818: Problem Page
Diane made
$253
for
11
hours of work.
At the same rate, how many hours would she have to work to make
$391
?
Answer by solve_for_x(190) About Me  (Show Source):
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Diane's hourly rate is:

$253 / 11 hours = $23 per hour

The number of hours she would need to work to make $391 is then:

$391 / ($23 per hour) = 17 hours