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Answer:
a) 245$
b) 8 hours
Step-by-step explanation:
a) 7 hours x 35$ = 245$
b) 252$ - 40$ (because the fixed charge isn't related to the hours.
=212$ for how many hours?
divide 212 by 26.50$
212/26.5= 8 hours
Answer:
see explanation
Step-by-step explanation:
(a)
7 × $35 = $245 ← amount painter gets paid
(b)
Subtract the fixed charge of $40 from the payment
$252 - $40 = $212
now divide this amount by hourly rate for hours worked.
$212 ÷ $26.50 = 8 hours worked