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Use a proportion to solve the word problem. Ken made $14,500 in 5 months at his new job. How much can he expect to make in 2 years if his pay remains constant? Ken can expect to make $ in 2 years.

College Algebra (MindTap Course List)

12th Edition

ISBN:9781305652231

Author:R. David Gustafson, Jeff Hughes

Publisher:R. David Gustafson, Jeff Hughes

Chapter2: Functions And Graphs

Section2.6: Proportion And Variation

Problem 16E: Set up and solve a proportion to answer each question. The ratio of lime to sand in mortar is 3:7....

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Use a proportion to solve the word problem.
Ken made $14,500 in 5 months at his new job. How
much can he expect to make in 2 years if his pay
remains constant?
Ken can expect to make $
in 2 years.
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