Question

Three pounds of dried cherries cost $15.90, 5 pounds of dried cherries cost $26.50, and 9 pounds of dried cherries cost $47.70. Which equation gives the total cost y of x pounds of dried cherries?
Select one:

y=31.80x

y=5.30x

y=6.10x

y=15.90x
help me!!

Answer 1

It’s B, y = 5.30x

You’re trying to find the cost per pound of cherries. Take the total cost you know, like $15.90, and divide that by the 3 pounds. You get 5.30. Same with $26.50 divided by 5 = 5.30