Question

Write an equation that relates the number of peppers, n, and the cost, C.

Answer 1

Complete Question:

The local Farm Market sells peppers at five for $2.25. Write an equation that relates the number of peppers, n, and the  cost, C.

Answer:

$C = 0.45n$

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

$5\ peppers = \ 2.25$

Required

Determine the relationship between C and n

$5\ peppers = \ 2.25$

Divide both sides by 5, to get the cost of 1 pepper

$\frac{5\ peppers}{5} = \frac{\ 2.25}{5}$

$1\ pepper = \frac{\ 2.25}{5}$

$1\ pepper = \ 0.45$

Multiply both sides by n to get the cost of n pepper

$n*1\ pepper = \ 0.45*n$

$n\ pepper = \ 0.45n$

So, we have:

$C = 0.45n$