Math Problem Statement

Alan works for 6 hours and is paid £330. How much would he make if he worked 5 hours?

Solution

To solve the problem:

Alan works for 6 hours and is paid £330. We need to determine how much he would make if he worked for 5 hours.

  1. First, calculate Alan's hourly rate by dividing the total payment by the number of hours worked: Hourly rate=£3306 hours=£55 per hour\text{Hourly rate} = \frac{£330}{6 \text{ hours}} = £55 \text{ per hour}

  2. Next, multiply the hourly rate by the new number of hours (5 hours) to find how much Alan would earn for 5 hours of work: Earnings for 5 hours=55×5=£275\text{Earnings for 5 hours} = 55 \times 5 = £275

Therefore, if Alan worked 5 hours, he would make £275.

Would you like more details or have any questions? Here are some related questions to explore:

  1. What if Alan worked for 8 hours? How much would he earn?
  2. If Alan's rate increased by 10%, how much would he make for 6 hours?
  3. How long would Alan need to work to earn £500 at the same hourly rate?
  4. If Alan worked for 4 hours, what would his earnings be?
  5. How would his earnings change if he worked 5 hours but his rate was reduced to £50 per hour?

Tip: When dealing with hourly rates, always ensure to divide and multiply consistently to find proportional amounts!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Proportions
Hourly Wage

Formulas

Hourly rate = Total payment / Hours worked
Earnings = Hourly rate × Hours worked

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grade 6-8