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To represent the amount \( a \) that Mike paid for buying 8 yards of ribbon, we can set up the following equation:

\[ a = \text{(cost per yard)} \times \text{(number of yards)} \]

Given that the cost per yard is $3.50 and Mike bought 8 yards, the equation becomes:

\[ a = 3.50 \times 8 \]

Now, let's calculate the total amount:

\[ a = 3.50 \times 8 = 28 \]

Therefore, the completed working equation is:

\[ a = 3.50 \times 8 \]

And the amount that Mike paid is:

\[ a = 28 \text{ dollars} \]

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