Homework Help: Algebra II

Posted by Ashley on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at 10:02am.

The amount paid to a work crew varies jointly as the number of persons working and the length of time worked. If 5 workers earn $5123.73 in 3.0 weeks, in how many weeks will 6 workers earn a total of $6148.48?

Algebra II - Henry, Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at 9:20pm
P*T = Amt.

(6/5)(T/3) = 6148.48/5123.73,
6T/15 = 1.2,
2T/5 = 1.2,
T = 3 WWeeks.

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