SOLUTION: The wages of 5 newpaper carriers totaled $110 for 2 weeks work. How much will 3 carriers earn if they work for 3 weeks each at the same weekly rate?

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Question 20176: The wages of 5 newpaper carriers totaled $110 for 2 weeks work. How much will 3 carriers earn if they work for 3 weeks each at the same weekly rate?
Answer by Paul(988) About Me  (Show Source):
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110%2F5
22%2F2
=11 x 3 = 33
33 x 3 = 99
Therefore they will earn $99