SOLUTION: James earns $15 an hour as a teller at a bank.In one week he pays 17% of his earnings in taxes.His take home pay for that week is $460.65.How many hours did James work?

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Question 988508: James earns $15 an hour as a teller at a bank.In one week he pays 17% of his earnings in taxes.His take home pay for that week is $460.65.How many hours did James work?
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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If he paid 17% taxes, he took home 83%:
$460.65/0.83=$555
His total pay was $555
$555/($15/hr)=37 hours
ANSWER: James worked 37 hours.