You rake leaves in your neighborhood after school and earn $6.50 per yard you rake. How many yards do you need to rake to earn at least $52? What equation models this situation? A. at least 45 yards; y + 6.5 ≥ 52.00,
y = number of yards raked

B. at most 8 yards; 6.50y 52.00,
y = number of dollars earned

C. at least 8 yards; 6.50y ≥ 52.00,
y = number of yards raked

D. at most 52 yards; y − 6.5 > 52.00,
y = number of dollars earned