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Get ready for 8th grade

Course: Get ready for 8th grade > Unit 3

Lesson 2: Compare and interpret constant of proportionality
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Compare and interpret constant of proportionality
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Interpret constants of proportionality

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Problem

Carys calculates the total amount E, in dollars, that she earns for working h hours using the equation E, equals, 10, h.
How many dollars does Carys earn per hour?
  • Your answer should be
  • an integer, like 6
  • a simplified proper fraction, like 3, slash, 5
  • a simplified improper fraction, like 7, slash, 4
  • a mixed number, like 1, space, 3, slash, 4
  • an exact decimal, like 0, point, 75
  • a multiple of pi, like 12, space, start text, p, i, end text or 2, slash, 3, space, start text, p, i, end text
dollars
At that rate, how many hours does it take Carys to earn one dollar?
  • Your answer should be
  • an integer, like 6
  • a simplified proper fraction, like 3, slash, 5
  • a simplified improper fraction, like 7, slash, 4
  • a mixed number, like 1, space, 3, slash, 4
  • an exact decimal, like 0, point, 75
  • a multiple of pi, like 12, space, start text, p, i, end text or 2, slash, 3, space, start text, p, i, end text
hours
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