John works in a school and is paid by the hour. His hourly rate of pay is

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$16

. What is the maximum possible number of hours he works in a day if he earns less than

$170

daily?

Guest Apr 10, 2015

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Nice answer MG,

Another answer:

you could just say $${\frac{{\mathtt{170}}}{{\mathtt{16}}}} = {\frac{{\mathtt{85}}}{{\mathtt{8}}}} = {\mathtt{10.625}}$$

So he can work 10 full hours OR any number of hours just short of 10.625 hours :)

Melody Apr 10, 2015

Melody · Answer 1 · 2015-04-10T12:06:27

Nice answer MG,

Another answer:

you could just say $${\frac{{\mathtt{170}}}{{\mathtt{16}}}} = {\frac{{\mathtt{85}}}{{\mathtt{8}}}} = {\mathtt{10.625}}$$

So he can work 10 full hours OR any number of hours just short of 10.625 hours :)

MathsGod1 · Answer 2 · 2015-04-10T11:55:37

Well if he earns $16 per hour.

We count in 16's until 170.

16,3248,64,80,96,112,128,144,160,176

So, it'll take 10hrs. to earn $160.