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In Mathematics / Middle School | 2014-03-13

On Tuesday, Donovan earned $9 for 2 hours of babysitting. On Saturday, he babysat for the same family and earned $31.50. How many hours did he babysit on Saturday?

Asked by gabbybowie

Answer (3)

2 h = $9 1 h = $4.5 then we have to divide 31.5 by 4.5 31.5/4.5 = 4.5 31.5 ​ = 7 it means Donovan babysit children of this family for 7 hours

Answered by Scryt | 2024-06-10

Donovan babysat for 7 hours. ;

Answered by colorswitch0 | 2024-06-12

Donovan babysat for 7 hours on Saturday. This is calculated by determining his hourly rate from his previous earnings and then using that rate to find the total hours based on his earnings on Saturday. He earned $31.50, allowing for this calculation.
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Answered by Scryt | 2024-12-20

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