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Question 1108728: Please help me solve this word problem: Elizabeth would like to buy a new pair of skates for $115. So far he has saved $40. If he earns $7.50 an hour, how many hours must he work until he can buy the skates?
Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, josgarithmetic:
Answer by ikleyn(52832) About Me  (Show Source):
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Please help me solve this word problem: Elizabeth would like to buy a new pair of skates for $115. So far he has saved $40.
If he earns $7.50 an hour, how many hours must he work until he can buy the skates?
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I have only one question: 

     Is Elizabeth "he" or "she" ?


Answer by josgarithmetic(39623) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
h hours more to work

7.5%2Ah=115-40
h=%28115-40%29%2F7.5

h=10