Gary made $6,975 working 25 hours a week for 18 weeks. How much did he earn per hour?

Solution:

Given Gary made $6,975 in 25 hours for 18 weeks

Total hours worked in 18 weeks = 25 × 18 = 450 hours

So, in 450 hours Gary is earning $6,975

Now let us use the unitary method and solve the problem.

Total time taken to earn $6975 is 450 hours

In 1 hour, he earns $6,975 / 450 hours = $15.5

Gary earns $15.5 in 1 hour

Gary made $6,975 working 25 hours a week for 18 weeks. How much did he earn per hour?

Summary:

Gary made $6,975 working 25 hours a week for 18 weeks, he earns $15.5 per hour.