Steven G
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My eighth grade daughter had this ratio problem solved by her teacher (yes Denis, I have a daughter).
Paul earns $5 per hour as John earns $6 per hour. If John earns $5 more than Paul, then how much does each earn per hour?
The teachers work: P:J = 5:6 = 25:30. So John earns $25 per hour and Paul earns $30 per hour
How can someone say this when it clearly says that John earns $5 per hour and Paul earns $6 per hour?
What the author meant to say but did not come close to saying in my opinion is : Paul earns $5 as John earns $6. If John earns $5 per hour more than Paul, then how much does each earn per hour?
I have no idea what to say to this teacher let alone the author!!
Paul earns $5 per hour as John earns $6 per hour. If John earns $5 more than Paul, then how much does each earn per hour?
The teachers work: P:J = 5:6 = 25:30. So John earns $25 per hour and Paul earns $30 per hour
How can someone say this when it clearly says that John earns $5 per hour and Paul earns $6 per hour?
What the author meant to say but did not come close to saying in my opinion is : Paul earns $5 as John earns $6. If John earns $5 per hour more than Paul, then how much does each earn per hour?
I have no idea what to say to this teacher let alone the author!!
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