To go on the class trip, Chang needs at least $125. He has saved $45, and he makes $7 an hour at his job. What is the minimum number of complete hours he must work to have enough money to go on the trip? (Assume there are no withholdings from his check.)

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To go on the class trip, Chang needs at least $125. He has saved $45, and he makes $7 an hour at his job. What is the minimum number of complete hours he must work to have enough money to go on the trip? (Assume there are no withholdings from his check.)

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Lance Lamb · Answer 1

To start off, Chang has already saved $45. $125 - $45 = $80. Therefore, he owes $80. $80 : 7 = 11.4285714286, so he needs to work 12 full hours to pay for his trip.