To buy a bicycle, George needs at least $140. He has saved $44, and he makes $8 an hour at his job. What is the minimum number of complete hours he must work to have enough money to buy the bicycle? (Assume there are no withholdings from his check.)

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Myla Ewing

3 February, 19:44

To buy a bicycle, George needs at least $140. He has saved $44, and he makes $8 an hour at his job. What is the minimum number of complete hours he must work to have enough money to buy the bicycle? (Assume there are no withholdings from his check.)

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Alonzo Mendoza · Answer 1

Answer: George needs to work 12 hours to have enough money to buy the bicycle.

Step-by-step explanation

Needs $140

Saved $44

Makes $8hr

Step One: Make an equation

8h + 44 = 140

Step Two: Solve for h

8h + 44 = 140

-subtract 44 on both sides'

8h = 96

-divide 8 on both sides

h = 12

Step Three: Check your work

8h + 44 = 140

8 (12) + 44 = 140

96 + 44 = 140

140 = 140