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.(1 point)

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The amount Mike paid for buying 8 yards of ribbon can be represented by the equation:

a = 8 * 3.50

Simplifying the equation:

a = 28

Therefore, Mike paid $28 for buying 8 yards of ribbon.