Solving A Word Problem

Question

Karen made 171 dollars for 9 hours of work At the same rate how much would she make for 17 hours

Answer 1

Several approaches are possible.

1. 171 dollars for 9 hours work is 19 dollars/hour. 17 hours X 19 dollars/hour = 323 dollars
2. Use proportions.
3. factor-label, similar to #1. 171 dollars 17 hours

_________ X

9 hours

Multiplication of a fraction. Then, the hours at top cancels the hours at bottom and the answer is $323.