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A six-pack of 12-ounce sodas sells for $2.50. The expression 2.50n represents the cost of a number of six-packs. What does the variable n represent?

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The $2.50 is the cost of the six pack the n refers to the number of six packs purchased
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N represents the amount of six-packs you purchase.
For example, If I buy 3 six-packs of soda, the expression would be 2.50(3) = $7.50, where n is 3.
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