10) The amount of money a worker makes varies directly with the hourly rate of pay. Worker A earns $168 for an 8 hour period. Worker B earns the same hourly rate as Worker A, but works for only 6 hours. What does Worker B earn?
A) $1008
B) $126
C) $1344
D) $160

Respuesta :

$168 ÷ 8 = 21 $ per hour
so
$21 × 6 hours = $126

Worker B earns B) $126

$126 is correct. The hourly rate is $168/8 = $21, so the amount earned is (6)($21) = $126.