SOLUTION: Alvin, Simon, & Theodore went to work helping Dave paint his house. Alvin worked 6 hours, Simon work 1 1/4 fewer hours than Alvin, & Theodore worked 4 1/2 hours. They were paid 61

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Question 286620: Alvin, Simon, & Theodore went to work helping Dave paint his house. Alvin worked 6 hours, Simon work 1 1/4 fewer hours than Alvin, & Theodore worked 4 1/2 hours. They were paid 61 dollars total for their work. How much did each chipmunk get?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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a=6,
s=a-5/4,
t=4.5,
a*h+s*h+t*h=61,
h=4 dollars an hour
alvin a*h=24
simon s*h=19
theodore t*h=18