Question

At the local deli, Sam paid $5.00 for 4 toasted bagels. If b represents the number of toasted bagels and c represents the total cost, in dollars, which equation corresponds to this relationship?

A) c = 1.2b
B) c = 0.75b
C) c = 1.25b
D) c = 0.8b

Answer 1

C) $1.25b

Explanation:

$1.25 x 4 = $5.00

Unit rate: 5.00/4 = $1.25

Answer 2

C

Explanation:

If you divide the money he payed for the 4 bagels (5 divided by 4),

You would get $1.25 for each bagel.

If B represents the number of bagels, it would be

C : 1.25b