Question

The amount of money Jeff earns varies directly with the number of hours he works. Jeff worked 40 hours and earned $560. What is the constant of variation for Jeff's earnings? A) 14 B) 40 C) 510 D) 560

Answer 1

For every 40 hours jeff works he makes $560.

So the amount of hrs ÷ the amount made = constant of variation for Jeff's earnings.

560/40 = 14

so Answer A)14 is the the constant of variation for Jeff's earnings.

Answer 2

Hey there!


The constant is A) 14.

It is 14 because that is how much he makes per hour.


Work: 560 / 40 = 14



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