SOLUTION: Miguel earns $162.50 for 13 hours of work. How much can he expect to earn for working 29 hours? Do not enter units.

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Question 999953: Miguel earns $162.50 for 13 hours of work. How much can he expect to earn for working 29 hours?
Do not enter units.


Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
This can be solved by setting up a proportion:
162.50/13 = x/29
so that
x = (162.50)(29/13) = 362.50