A Man Did a Job for $1,960

question 274

Short Answer

A man did a job for $1,960. It took him 7 hours longer than he expected, and therefore he earned $5 per hour less than he anticipated. How long did he expect that it would take to do the job? __________ hours

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Stoic

Pertaining to Stoicism, an ancient Greek philosophy that teaches virtue, wisdom, and endurance as the means to a tranquil and virtuous life.

Stoicism

Stoicism is an ancient philosophy that teaches the development of self-control and fortitude as a means of overcoming destructive emotions.

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