To find the minimum number of hours the painter must work to earn at least $200, we divide $200 by his hourly wage of $15:
$200 รท $15 = 13.33
Since the painter cannot work a fraction of an hour, he must work at least 14 hours to earn at least $200.
A painter earns $15 per hour what is the minimum number of hours he must work to earn at least $200?
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