Let's write down key points of the word problem: Y = Kx
Y = Total amount of money earned
X = # of hours worked
We have the pay rate, which is equal to $9.60 per hour.
As a result, we can determine that the <em>pay rate</em> multiplied by the <em>number of hours</em> she worked is equal to the total amount of money earned at that job.
For example, if you earn 14 dollars an hour and work for 3 hours, you will earn a total of $42 (14 × 3).
In this case, multiple the pay rate by the number of hours worked to find the total pay. As a result: