Tom wants to buy items costing $25.35, $90.69, 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.	Answers.
A) 8 hours	B) 48 hours	C) 38 hours	D) 18 hours	E) 35 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 + $90.69 + $85.96 = $202 total needed   $202 ÷ $5.85  25.35 +  90.69 +  85.96= 
<gadget id="calculator"> 25.35 +  90.69 +  85.96</gadget>
<output>202</output>
$202 total needed   $202 ÷ $5.85= 34.5... rounds to 35 hours   correct answer 35 hours
<result>E</result>
Tom wants to buy items costing $25.35, $90.69, 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.