Johnny works on multiple jobs for his uncle. Johnny is paid a one-time fee of $245.00 for all of his jobs. His uncle also pays him $20.00 for each hour that he works.

After all of the jobs are complete, Johnny's uncle pays him $2245.00.

How many hours did Johnny work on all of the jobs?

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Litzy Ballard

13 August, 02:53

Johnny works on multiple jobs for his uncle. Johnny is paid a one-time fee of $245.00 for all of his jobs. His uncle also pays him $20.00 for each hour that he works.

After all of the jobs are complete, Johnny's uncle pays him $2245.00.

How many hours did Johnny work on all of the jobs?

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Elianna Sullivan · Answer 1

From the above problem, we can create the equation:

P = 245 + 20 t

where P is the total payment that Johnny receives and t is the total time he worked

Given that P = 2245, so find for t:

2245 = 245 + 20 t

t = 100 hours

Johnny works on multiple jobs for his uncle. Johnny is paid a one-time fee of $245.00 for all of his jobs. His uncle also pays him $20.00 for each hour that he works.After all of the jobs are complete, Johnny's uncle pays him $2245.00.How many hours did Johnny work on all of the jobs?

Johnny works on multiple jobs for his uncle. Johnny is paid a one-time fee of $245.00 for all of his jobs. His uncle also pays him $20.00 for each hour that he works.

After all of the jobs are complete, Johnny's uncle pays him $2245.00.

How many hours did Johnny work on all of the jobs?