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directly proportional word problem 4

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problem:


You are paid $ 24 an hour.

How much you earn in 40 hours?  

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answer:


1. step: proportion                      

: 1 hour  –        24 $               

* 40 hours     –  x $                     

 

2. step: which proportion?

↑ more hours  ↑ more money = directly proportional

  

3. step: formula                      

x = 24 * 40 : 1                        

x = 960 $                          

 

4. step: answer

In 40 hours you earn $ 960.