Question

lisa earns $12 per hour. to find hours needed to earn $96, which equation applies?
$h + 12 = 96$
$12h = 96$
$12 + h = 96$
$h - 12 = 96$

Explanation:

Step1: Understand Earning Formula

Earnings = Hourly Rate × Hours Worked. Let \( h \) = hours. Rate is $12, total earnings $96.

Step2: Translate to Equation

Substitute into formula: \( 12 \times h = 96 \), or \( 12h = 96 \).

Answer:

\( 12h = 96 \) (the second option)