Question

A company uses the formula T = 5815 + 150p to determine the total cost to purchase s computers and p printers. Which formula can be used to determine the number of printers purchased, given the total cost, T, and the number of computers purchased?

A. p = (T - 5815) / 150

B. p = (T - 1) / 5815 / 150

C. p = (T - 5815) / 150

D. p = (T - 5815 - 150)

E. None of the above.

Answer 1

The correct formula for calculating the number of printers is p = (T - 5815) / 150, which is derived by rearranging the original cost equation provided by the company.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct formula to determine the number of printers purchased, given the total cost, T, and the number of computers purchased is option A. p = (T - 5815) / 150. This formula is derived by isolating the variable p (the number of printers) in the original equation provided by the company, T = 5815 + 150p. By subtracting 5815 from both sides and then dividing by 150, you solve for p, the number of printers.