A union charges monthly dues of $4.24 plus $0.13 for each hour worked during a month. A union member's dues for March were $25.56. How many hours did the union member work during the month of March?
A) 164 h
B) 167 h
C) 169 h
D) 330 h
E) 162 h

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The union member's dues for March were $25.56. So, the total amount of dues paid is $25.56 - $4.24 = $21.32. Since the union member pays $0.13 for each hour worked during a month, the number of hours worked is $21.32 / $0.13 = 164 hours.

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