Question

You are paid $78 for 6 1/2 hours of work. What is your rate of pay?

Answer 1

6 1/2 hours = 6.5 hours
78/6.5=12
My rate of pay is 12$ per hour

Answer 2

Pay for 6½ hours = $78
Pay for an hour = $78/6.5
= $12

So, I get paid $12 for an hour.