Question

A painter is paid by the hour. If he is paid R360 for 12 hours work, how much
will he be paid for 9 hours work?

Answer 1

Amt. Paid to the painter for 12 hrs=Rs.360........therefore,......amt paid for 1 hr=360/12=30......... Therefore,.....amt paid for 9 hrs=9*30=Rs.270........hope i helped u:)

Answer 2

The painter will be paid Rs 270 for 9 hours work.

Given:

A painter is paid by the hour.

He was paid Rs 360 for 12 hours work.

To find:

How much will the painter be paid for 9 hours work.

Solution:

A painter is paid by the hour.

He was paid Rs 360 for 12 hours work.

Therefore,

Amount paid for one hour = $\frac{360}{12}$

Amount paid for one hour = Rs 30

Amount paid for 9 hours = 9 × 30

Amount paid for 9 hours = Rs 270

The painter will be paid Rs 270 for 9 hours work.