Math Problem Statement
Henry made $289 for 17 hours of work. At the same rate, how much would he make for 8 hours of work?
Solution
To solve this, we can set up a proportion based on Henry's rate of pay.
- Henry earned $289 for 17 hours of work, so his hourly rate is:
- To find out how much he would make for 8 hours of work, multiply his hourly rate by 8:
So, Henry would make $136 for 8 hours of work.
Would you like more details on how this was calculated, or do you have any questions?
Here are some related questions for you:
- How would you calculate the total earnings if the work hours were 20 instead of 8?
- How would Henry's total earnings change if his hourly rate was different?
- How can you use the concept of rate to solve similar problems in other contexts?
- If Henry worked 40 hours per week, how much would he earn in a month at the same rate?
- How would you express Henry's total earnings for a given number of hours as a function of hours worked?
Tip: When dealing with rates, always divide total earnings by the number of hours worked to find the hourly rate before solving for any other time periods.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Proportions
Rate of Pay
Basic Arithmetic
Formulas
Hourly Rate = Total Earnings / Hours Worked
Amount for 8 hours = Hourly Rate × 8
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 5-7