Which situation could best be represented by this linear equation? 24 x plus 38 y is equal to 520
Answer
A
If x represents the number of bracelets and y represents the number of rings, there were 520 bracelets and rings sold. Bracelets were 24 dollars , and rings were 38 dollars .
B
If x represents the number of bracelets and y represents the number of rings, there were 38 more bracelets sold than rings. The total sales were 520 dollars .
C
If x represents the number of bracelets sold at 24 dollars each and y represents the number of rings sold at 38 dollars each, the total sales were 520 dollars .
D
If x represents the number of bracelets and y represents the number of rings, there were 24 more bracelets sold than rings. The total sales were 520 dollars .