Question

The number of math problems (y) Phadrea has completed varies directly with the amount of time (x) she has been

working on homework. She completed 8 in the first 6 minutes. How many will she have completed after 27
minutes? (Hint: write the direct variation equation and substitute for x to solve.)
a. 20
b. 29
c. 40
d. 36

Answer 1

The answer is: d. 36 problems in 27 minutes.

Explanation:

She does 8 problems in 6 minutes. Divide to get problems per minute:

8/6 = 1 1/3 Or 4/3

So for 27 minutes multiply:

4/3 × 27 = 108/3 = 36

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Answer 2

D.36

Explanation:

8 divided by 6 equals 1.3333 now multiply it by 27 it gives you 36