Question

If x represents hours worked and y represents total earnings in dollars, then the equation that corresponds to the earnings of someone who makes $12.75 an hour is___.

A. x = 12.75y
B. y = 12.75x
C. y = 12.75 + x
D. y = 12.75/x

Answer 1

The correct option is B. y=12.75x

cuz, y = total earnings

and x = hours worked

so total earnings(y) should be equal to the amount of money paid for an hour(12.75) * number of hours worked