Problema Solution

Bill works 5 hours as a landscaper and earns $53.25. if he works8 hours, how much does he earn?

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let x = the money Bill earns when working 8 hours


53.25 : 5 = x : 8


by solving we find


x = $85.2


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Bill earns $85.2 for 8 hours work.