Becky accepted a job as an inventory manager after being offered an $800 signing bonus. If she makes $23 an hour, which equation models Becky's total pay y in dollars as it relates to the number of hours x that she has worked?

A.

y = 23x + 800

B.

y = 800x – 23

C.

y = 800x + 23

D.

y = 23x – 800

Question

Becky accepted a job as an inventory manager after being offered an $800 signing bonus. If she makes $23 an hour, which equation models Becky's total pay y in dollars as it relates to the number of hours x that she has worked?



 



A.

y = 23x + 800




 



B.

y = 800x – 23




 



C.

y = 800x + 23




 



D.

y = 23x – 800

anonymous · Answer

It would be A.  x being the number of hours worked you would multiply that with 23 which is what she makes per hour and then add the $800 signing bonus :)

texaschic101 · Answer

I agree with megan.....A