SOLUTION: Sean earns $4.50 oer hour more than his trainee, Tyrone. During one 8 hour day, they earn a total of $284. How much does Tyrone make per hour?

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Question 32023: Sean earns $4.50 oer hour more than his trainee, Tyrone. During one 8 hour day, they earn a total of $284. How much does Tyrone make per hour?
Answer by Paul(988) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let the pay be x:
Sean's pay= 4.5+x
Tyrone's pay = x
Equation:
8(x+4.5+x)=284
16x+36=284
16x=248
x=15.5
Hence, Tyrone ears $15.5 per hour.
Paul.