SOLUTION: Collin earns $75 for 6 hours of work. at that rate, how many hours would she have to work to earn $ 500?

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Question 737961: Collin earns $75 for 6 hours of work. at that rate, how many hours would she have to work to earn $ 500?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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His rate of pay is +75%2F6+=+12.5+ dollars / hr
in units:
( dollars ) /( dollars / hr ) = hrs
+500+%2F+12.5+=+40+
It will take 40 hrs to earn $500