A store is selling ribbon by the yard. Mike bought 8 yards of red ribbon. Each yard cost $3.50. Complete and solve the working equation that represents the amount, a
, Mike paid for buying 8 yards of ribbon.
The amount, a, that Mike paid for buying 8 yards of ribbon can be represented by the equation:
a = 8 * $3.50
Simplifying the equation:
a = $28.00
Therefore, Mike paid $28.00 for buying 8 yards of ribbon.