Tyrone earns $8.50an hour. how much money will he earn if he works for 5 2/5 hours

He will earn a total of $45.90 if he works for 5 2/5 hours for $8.50 per hour

Multiply the hourly rate by the number of whole hours.

$8.50 * 5 hrs = $42.50

Divide 2 by 5 to get its percentage. 2 / 5 = 0.40 or 40%

Multiply the percentage rate to the hourly rate: $8.50 * 40% = $3.40

Add the amount earned in 5 hours and 2/5 hours: $42.50 + $3.40 = $45.90

You can simply multiply $8.50 to 5.40 hrs and still get $45.90