Which situation could best be represented by this linear equation? 2.75x + 3.25y = 215
Answer
A
Popcorn is 50 cents less expensive than pretzels. The variable x represents the number of pretzels sold and y represents the number of popcorn bags sold. The sales total was $215.
B
Pretzels cost 75 cents more than popcorn bags. The variable x represents the number of popcorn bags sold and y represents the number of pretzels sold. The sales total was $215.
C
There were 50 more popcorn bags sold than pretzels. The variable x represents the number of popcorn bags sold and y represents the number of pretzels sold. The sales total was $215.
D
Pretzels cost 50 cents less than popcorn bags. The variable x represents the number of pretzels sold and y represents the number of popcorn bags sold. The sales total was $215.