Question

The cost of p potatoes at $0.32 per pound and n pounds of onions at $0.48 per pound can be determined by using the expression 0.32p+0.48n. How much will it cost to buy 4.5 pounds of potatoes and 2.5 pounds of onions?

Answer 1

$1.44 for the potatoes and $1.20 for the onions. So $2.64 in all.

Explanation:

0.32•4.5+.48•2.5

$1.44+$1.20

$2.64