Adam earns $$36$ for every four hours of work. If he continues to be paid at the same rate:

1. How long will it take him to earn $$144$? Show and explain your reasoning.

   Help (a):

   $\$144\div\$36=4$ sets of $4$ hours each

   Answer (a):

   $16$ hours

2. How long will it take him to earn $$222$? Show and explain your reasoning.

   Help (b):

   $\$222\div\$36=$ how many sets of $4$ hours each?

3. How could you describe his rate for a $40$-hour work week? For an $8$-hour day? Show and explain your reasoning.

   Help (c):

   How many sets of $4$ hours are there in $40$ hours? $8$ hours?
   If Adam makes $$36$ for every $4$ hours, how much does this total?

   Answer (c):

   $$360$ for a $40$-hour week, $$72$ for an $8$-hour day.