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Jeff earns money mowing lawns. His earnings and hours worked represent a direct variation. He worked for 5 hours and earned $37.50. Determine the constant of proportionality for dollars earned per hours worked and for hours worked per dollars earned.

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Answer:

$7.50 are earned per hour

Explanation:

5x = 37.50

divide both sides by 5

x = 7.50

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