Anthony got a job babysitting. Each hour he works he will be paid $8.00. As a bonus, he will earn an additional $1.50 per hour for each child he watches. If his total hourly rate is $12.50, how many children does he watch?

Question

fill in the blank

_x + _ =_

Answer 1

x + (1.50 * x) = 12.50

2.5x = 12.50

x = 5

He watches 5 children.