layla earned $42.00 babysitting in two days. She worked 2.25 hours yesterday and 3.25 hours today. If layla was paid the same amount every hour she works, how much did she earn per hour?

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Emelia Lane

15 November, 02:26

layla earned $42.00 babysitting in two days. She worked 2.25 hours yesterday and 3.25 hours today. If layla was paid the same amount every hour she works, how much did she earn per hour?

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Ryker Jarvis · Answer 1

Well if she earned the same amount per hour the hours can be added. 2.25 + 3.25 = 5.5 hours. To get the rate of earning per hour you would then divide the total made by the total time worked. 42/5.5 = $7.64 approximately.