<PRE><B>Question 408965</B>
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Hi
man is paid $26.00 for 8 hours of work.  How much for working for 37hr.
Let x represent payment for working 37 hours at the same Hourly wages.
question Sets Up the Proportion
{{{ 26/8 = x/37}}}   |cross multiplying to solve for x
   8x = 37*26
    x = 37*26/8
    x = $120.25

CHECKING our Answer***
$26/8hr = $3.25/hr = $120.25/37hr</PRE>