Question

11. Barbara works as a hairstylist. She works five 8-hour days per week,earning $4.50 per hour plus tips. On the average, she gets $15 per day intips. Including tips, about how much does she earn each week?A.B.$255.00$268.00$312.40

Answer 1

We know that

• Barbara works five 8-hour days per week. (40 hours in total).

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• She earns $4.50 per hour plus tips.

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• The average daily tips are $15.

Based on the given information, we can define the following equation.

$4.50(40)+15(5)=180+75=255$

Therefore, Barbara earns $255 per week.