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Linear Relationships, SM-Bank 020 MC

Jerry's wage is calculated using an amount per hour plus a travel allowance.

This table shows some of Jerry's wage amounts.

 

Hours 1 2 3 4
Wage $85 $140 $195 $250

 
How are Jerry's wages calculated?

  1. $40 per hour + $35 travel allowance
  2. $60 per hour + $25 travel allowance
  3. $55 per hour + $30 travel allowance
  4. $45 per hour + $40 travel allowance
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\(C\)

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\(\text{Testing Option C equation with the table values:}\)

\(85\) \(=1\times 55+30\ \ \checkmark\)
\(140\) \(=2\times 55+30\ \ \checkmark\)
\(195\) \(=3\times 55+30\ \ \checkmark\)
\(250\) \(=4\times 55+30\ \ \checkmark\)

 

\(\Rightarrow C\)