Dam earns $52 for 8 hours of work. At this rate how much does he earn for 15 hours of work ?

Question

Sam earns $52 for 8 hours of work. At this rate how much does he earn for 15 hours of work ?

Answer 1

The rate of $52 in 8 hours is equivalent to $6.50 in 1 hour (or the unit rate).

NOTE: To determine this rate, divide 52 by 8 = 6.50

Then to find the amount of money that he can earn in 15 hours , multiply the unit rate by 15:

$6.50/ 1 hour * 15 = $97.50 in 15 hours