Tom wants to buy items costing $25.35, $50.69, and $85.96. He earns $6.50 an hour doing
odd jobs. If ten percent of his income is put aside for other purposes, how many hours must he
work to earn the money he needs for his purchases? Round your answer to the nearest whole
hour.
Choose the correct choice:
A) 8 hours	B) 48 hours	C) 38 hours	D) 18 hours	E) 28 hours
$6.50 x .10 = $.65 is 10% of his hourly income   $  6.50 - .65= 
<gadget id="calculator">  6.50 - .65</gadget>
<output>5.85</output>
$5.85 hourly amount available to spend   $25.35 + $50.69 + $85.96 = $162 total needed   $162 ÷ $5.85  25.35 +  50.69 +  85.96= 
<gadget id="calculator"> 25.35 +  50.69 +  85.96</gadget>
<output>162</output>
$162 total needed   $162 ÷ $5.85= 27.69... rounds to 28 hours   correct answer 28 hours
<result>E</result>
Tom wants to buy items costing $25.35, $50.69, and $85.96. He earns $6.50 an hour doing
odd jobs. If ten percent of his income is put aside for other purposes, how many hours must he
work to earn the money he needs for his purchases? Round your answer to the nearest whole
hour.