Question

Bob worked 1 3/4hr. longer on Tuesday than he did on Monday. He worked a total of 13 1/4hr. for the two days. How many hours did he work on Monday? Tuesday?
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Answer 1

Let x = hours worked on Monday

Then x + 1 3/4 = hours worked on Tuesday

13 1/4 = x + 1 3/4

13 1/4 - 1 3/4 = x

11 1/2 = x

Bob worked 11 1/2 hours on Monday and 13 1/4 hours on Tuesday.