Question

The cost of oranges in a grocery store is directly proportional to the number of oranges purchased. Jerri payed $2.52 for 6 oranges. If p represents the cost, in dollars,and n represents the number of oranges purchased, which equation best represents this relationship? A.) P=0.42n B.)p=2.52n C.)p=6n D.)p=15.12n

Answer 1

Answer: option A is the correct answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

The cost of oranges in a grocery store is directly proportional to the number of oranges purchased. Jerri paid $2.52 for 6 oranges.

If p represents the cost, in dollars,and n represents the number of oranges purchased, then introducing a proportionality constant, k, the equation becomes

p = kn

2.52 = k × 6

k = 2.52/6 = 0.42

Therefore, the equation representing the relationship is

p = 0.42n