Question

If jake wants to buy 480 pounds (p) of apples, how many cases(c) does he need to order.

p=24c

Answer 1

The number of cases he need to order is 20.

Explanation:

The given equation is

`p=24c`

where p represent pounds of apples and c represents cases.

If jake wants to buy 480 pounds (p) of apples, then substitute p=480 in the given equation to find the cases.

`480=24c`

Divide both sides by 24.

`20=c`

The value of c is 20. Therefore the number of cases he need to order is 20.

Answer 2

Hence, he need to order 20 crates if he buy 480 pounds of apples.

Explanation:

We are asked to find the number of cases(c) he need to order for a 480 pounds of apples.

i.e. we are asked to find the value of c when the value of p is: 480

We are given a expression that represents the relationship between p and c is given by:

p=24c

now we put p=480

480=24c

⇒ c=480/24

⇒ c=20