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Sheet # 57 Critical Thinking

Name: _____________________ Date_____________


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Trina and Mariel were paid $60 to paint the garage. Mariel started at 8:00 A.M. and Trina did not arrive until 10:00 A.M. The work was completed at 2:00 P.M. What is Mariel's fair share of the earnings?































Answer for sheet # 57

Mariel worked 6 hours
Tina worked 4 hours

Total: 10 hours

Mariel's share: (6/10) x $60 = $36