To solve this problem, we can set up a system of equations.
Let x be the number of hours the apprentice works, then the master electrician works x + 3 hours.
The total amount they are paid is 40x + 62(x+3) = $492.
Solving for x:
40x + 62x + 186 = 492
102x = 306
x = 3 hours
So, the master electrician works 3 + 3 = 6 hours.
The master electrician's total earnings are 62 * 6 = $372.
Therefore, the answer is D. $372.
A master electrician earns $62 per hour. His apprentice earns $40 per hour. The master electrician works 3 hours more than the apprentice. If together they are paid $492, how much does the master electrician earn?
Responses
A. $292$292
B. $312$312
C. $332$332
D. $372
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