Question

question 2 of 10
a delivery driver earns a fixed amount for each delivery she makes, and
yesterday her average hourly wage was $16.50 an hour. if she worked 6 hours
yesterday and made 11 deliveries, how much does she earn for each delivery
made?

a. $9.90

b. $9.00

c. $5.50

d. $5.00

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate total earnings

The average hourly wage is $16.50 and she worked 6 hours. So total earnings = $16.50 × 6 = $99.00.

Step2: Let x be the amount per delivery

She made 11 deliveries, so total earnings can also be expressed as 11x (since she earns a fixed amount x per delivery). We know total earnings is $99, so 11x = 99.

Step3: Solve for x

Divide both sides by 11: x = 99 / 11 = $9.00.

Answer:

B. $9.00