Question 124749
let x=houly rate of the trainee.
8x+8(x+4.50)=284
8x+8x+36=284
16x=284-36
16x=248
x=248/16
x=$15.50 is the hourly salary for the trainee.
15.50+4.50=$20 for Sean.
proof
8*15.50+8*20=284
124+160=284
284=284