Sam got a new job with a $7.00 per hour raise. He worked for 5 hours and got paid $85.00. How much did he make before the raise?

A. $10.00 per hour

B. $11.00 per hour

C. $12.00 per hour

D. $13.00 per hour

3 answers

B. $11.00 per hour
How'd you answer and I just hit submit? Also, the answer is not B.
Its A
old rate --- x
new rate = x+7

5(x+7) = 85
5x + 35 = 85
5x = 50
x = 10

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