Question

To raise money for a local charity, students organized a wake-a-thon

Answer 1

Answer:

a) T= 3.125h

b) $75

Step-by-step explanation:

Given: We know Tania raised $50 for staying awake 16 hours. We also know the amount of money raised varies directly with the time.

We can divide $50 into 16 hours.

50/16 = 25/8

25/8 = 3.125

3.125 = 3 1/8 (You can use a fraction or decimal, whichever is preferred)

That's how much money she earns per hour. It may not make sense because you have 1/8 of a dollar, so it's okay if you're a little confused on that.

Now let's answer the first question: Write an equation relating the money Tania raised and the  amount of time, in hours, she stayed awake.

We know Tania earns $3.125 per hour, so we can make it this equation

T= 3.125h

T can represent Tania's earnings, and 3.125 is how much she earns h, hourly.

Now onto the second question: How much would she have raised by staying awake for 24 h?

We need to multiply 3.125, or 3 1/8, 24 times. Your answer should be $75.

(I apologize in advance if I misread something or made a mistake)