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Which formula expresses the number of months, m, that there are in y years in terms of y?

A) y + 12

B) y - 12

C) 12y

D) y ÷ 12

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The correct answer is: [C]: "12y" .
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"12y" = 12 multiplied by the number of years; since each year has "12 months".
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The answer is c) 12y

When trying to find the number of months in y amount of years, you multiply y by 12, which would be represented by the equation 12y
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