Question

The number of problems assigned as homework by a savvy math professor is a function of the length of the class on a particular day, which is either 45 minutes, 90 minutes, or 135 minutes. He first multiplies the number of minutes by 4 and then divides that number by 9. Finally, he subtracts 12 from that amount. Which of the following functions best represents the number of math problems the professor assigns depending on the length of the class, t, in minutes?

Answer 1

Answer:f(t)=4/9t — 12

Explanation:

1. 4 is being multiplied by t first then divided by 9 not by 4/9 so there shouldn’t be any parentheses.

2. 12 is being subtracted from this so it should be 4/9t—12.

3. Final answer: f(t)= 4/9t — 12