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Question 8 • Grade 7 Mathematics

Rosa earns 12 dollars per hour. In 7 point 5 hours, she will earn x dollars. Which is a valid proportion that can be used to solve the problem?

Answer
A
x over 12 is equal to 1 over 7 point 5
B
1 over 12 is equal to x over 7 point 5
C
12 over 1 is equal to x over 7 point 5
D
12 over 1 is equal to 7 point 5 over x

Explanation

Rosa earns 12 dollars for every 1 hour, so the rate is 12/1 dollars per hour. For 7.5 hours, the rate is x/7.5; setting these equal gives 12/1 = x/7.5, which is choice C.

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