Entering the World of Work

Section 1: Making a Career Decision

Math Practice Step-by-Step

Follow these steps to solve the Section 5.1 Math Practice problem.

The Cost of Training
Figure It Out  You can become a Forest Ranger II and earn $11.50 an hour if you take a second training class. This class costs $650. How many 8-hour days will you have to work as a Forest Ranger II to pay for the second training class?

Step 1  Figure out how much you will earn per day as a forest ranger. Multiply your hourly wage by the number of hours per day (8).

Step 2  Divide the cost of the training by your daily pay. Round up. This is the answer to the question.