The weight, w , in tons of a school bus is related linearly to its seating capacity, p A 60 -passenger bus weighs 10 tons, and an 84 -passenger school bus weighs 13 tons. Which equation can be used to find the weight of a 50 -passenger bus?
Answer
A
w minus 10 is equal to 50 over 71 times open paren 50 minus 60 close paren
B
w minus 10 is equal to 1 eighth times open paren 50 minus 60 close paren
C
w minus 10 is equal to 8 times open paren 50 minus 60 close paren
D
w minus 10 is equal to 71 over 50 times open paren 50 minus 60 close paren