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Makoto, Nishi, and Ozuro were paid a total of $780 for waxing the floo
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Makoto, Nishi, and Ozuro were paid a total of $780 for waxing the floors at their school. Each was paid in proportion to the number of hours he or she worked. If Makoto worked 15 hours, Nishi worked 20 hours, and Ozuro worked 30 hours, how much was Makoto paid?
A) $52
B) $117
C) $130
D) $180
E) $234
A) $52
B) $117
C) $130
D) $180
E) $234
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Re: Makoto, Nishi, and Ozuro were paid a total of $780 for waxing the floo
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13 Aug 2022, 07:34
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Makoto, Nishi, and Ozuro were paid a total of $780 for waxing the floors at their school. Each was paid in proportion to the number of hours he or she worked. If Makoto worked 15 hours, Nishi worked 20 hours, and Ozuro worked 30 hours, how much was Makoto paid?
A) $52
B) $117
C) $130
D) $180
E) $234
A) $52
B) $117
C) $130
D) $180
E) $234
Part of the project: GRE QCQ & PS 3 Questions Every One DAILY Challenge - (2022)
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GRE Math Essentials (2022)
GRE Geometry Formulas
GRE - Math Book
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GRE Math Essentials (2022)
GRE Geometry Formulas
GRE - Math Book
Ratio of hours worked
Makoto : Nishi : Ozuro = 15 : 20 : 30
15 + 20 + 30 = 65
So, Makoto receives 15/65 of the total payment
Simplify to see that Makoto receives 3/13 of the total payment
3/13 of $780 = (3/13)($780) = $180
Answer: D
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