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Represent multiplication word problems with variables.

One shirt costs $15. Write an equation to find out how much 10 shirts cost.

A: c x 15 = 10
B: 15 x 10 = c
C: 10 ÷ 15 = c
D: c x 10 = 15
E: 10 - 15 = c

Which one is correct?

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Answer: B. 15*10 = c

Explanation:

$15.00 is per shirt, meaning that for every shirt there is $15 as the price for that shirt.

‘c’ represents the amount of the total cost, so B is your correct answer.

Ps: c= $150.00 which is the cost of 10 shirts.

Hope I helped!

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