Question

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Which equation could be used to solve the problem?

In the summer, Ynez earns $15 per week mowing lawns. At that rate, if she works 12 weeks, how much will she make (m)?

A.
m = 15 ÷ 12

B.
m = 15 • 12

C.
m = 15 + 12

D.
m = 12 ÷ 15

Answer 1

@cwrw238 Could you pleeaaasse help me out? I was already thinking that it was B but could you maybe make sure for me?? Thanks so much! @cwrw238

Answer 2

you have units of $/week, and you want to know how much total right? so just multiply it by the appropriate units to cancel out week

Answer 3

$/week * weeks working = $

Answer 4

Yes, but which equation do you use to find it out? Look above at the answers that they could be.

Answer 5

So it's m = 15*12 ?

Answer 6

right!

Answer 7

Ok! Thanks so much @dubindabay