SOLUTION: I need to give a proportion whose solution gives the answer to the problem. You must name the variable that you used in the proportion. Please show work. Thank You A psychol

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Question 192145: I need to give a proportion whose solution gives the answer to the problem. You must name the variable that you used in the proportion. Please show work.
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A psychologist bills her patient $300 an hour, her care requires 17 hours
to complete. How much will the patient owe the psychologist? excluding tax.
Answer by Mathtut(3670) About Me  (Show Source):
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let x be amount owed
:
300%2F1=x%2F17
:
x=300(17)=5100........cross multiplied