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Amanda uses the equation y = kx to determine how much money (y) she earns after working any number of hours (x). Amanda earned $350 after working 40 hours. What is the value of k in Amanda’s equation?

A) 8.75


B) 40


C) 350


D) 390

User Zireael
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Answer:

The answer is A.



User Pavel Hodek
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Given the equation y = kx
Also given that she:
earned $350 after working 40 hours
y = how much earned
x = number of hours
Plug it in
y = kx
350 = k(40)
divide both sides by 40 to find out how much k is
8.75 = k

k = 8.75 so your answer is A.) 8.75

Hope this helps :)
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