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11 September, 10:19

Amelia has a job baby-sitting for a neighbor. She is paid $20 plus $2.50 for each hour on the job. If Amelia wants to earn $40 to buy a new sweater, how many hours would she need to work?

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  1. 11 September, 10:33
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    8 hours is your answer
  2. 11 September, 10:45
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    Alright, so $20 is accounted for, and is half of $40. With only another $20 remaining, you can simply divide it by $2.50.

    20 : 2.50 = 8

    20 + 2.50h = 40

    h = 8

    Amelia will have to work 8 hours to earn enough money to buy a new sweater.
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