Question

Pens are sold in packs of 3 for $5. Pencils are sold in packs of 4 for $1. Mr. James bought 9 pens and 4 pencils and also spent $3 on notepaper. Which equation represents how much money, x, Mr. James spent?

(3 × $5) + $4 + $3 = x
(9 × $5) + $1 + $3 = x
(3 × $5) + $1 + $3 = x
(3 ÷ $5) + $1 + $3 = x

Answer 1

C.(3 × $5) + $1 + $3 = x

Step-by-step explanation:

3x9=15($15 for pens)

$1 for pencils

$3 (for paper)

so (3 × $5) + $1 + $3 = x

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