Mr. Sharma is paid an hourly rate. One week he earned Rs.15750 by working 30 hours. If he works 35 hours next week, how much will he earn?

Given :

Mr. Sharma earned ₹15750 by working 30 hours a week.

He is paid an hourly rate.

To do :

We have to find the earnings of Sharma for working 35 hours a week.

Solution :

Payment for 30 hours $= ₹15750$

Payment for an hour $= \frac{15750}{30}$

                                      $= ₹525$.

Payment for 35 hours $= 525 \times 35$

                                        $= ₹18375$.

Therefore, Mr.Sharma earned ₹18375 if he works 35 hours in the next week.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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