Answer:
125 packages
Step-by-step explanation:
Write an equation using the given information:
[tex]8.75h+2p[/tex]
Insert the given hours and total pay:
[tex]8.75(40)+2p=600[/tex]
p represents the packages. Solve for p. Simplify multiplication:
[tex]350+2p=600[/tex]
Subtract 350 from both sides (inverse operations):
[tex]350-350+2p=600-350\\2p=250[/tex]
Isolate p. Divide both sides by 2:
[tex]\frac{2p}{2}=\frac{250}{2}\\\\ p=125[/tex]
He needs to wrap 125 packages.
