working for 8hrs phil earned 159.20@ dis rate how much does phil earn in a 40hr work week? deatails plz!!?

Question

this problem solver is using proportions to solve word problems ( but i don't know how lol )

Answer 1

$159.20 divided by 8 hrs is = $19.90 per hr
40 hrs x $19.90= $796.00 for 40 hours

Answer 2

Make a fraction. Take 8hrs and put it in the numerator (top). Put 159.20 and put it in the denominator (bottom). Put an equals sign, then make another fraction. Put 40hrs in the numerator of the 2nd fraction.
Think: What times 8 equals 40. 5! Since you have to multiply the top by 5, you should multiply the bottom by 5.
So, multiply 159.20 by 5, which equals 796.