Georgia earns $84.15 when she works 5 1/2 hours. How much does she earn for a 38 hour week?

Answer 1

Because Georgia earns $84.15 for every 5.50 hours she works, she earns $84.15/5.50, or $15.30 per hour. At that rate, she earns $15.30/hour x 38 hours, or $581.40 for a 38-hour workweek.