Question

Write an equation that relates the number of peppers, n, and the

cost, C.

Answer 1

Complete Question:

The local Farm Market sells peppers at five for $2.25. Write an equation that relates the number of peppers, n, and the cost, C.

Answer:

`C = 0.45n`

Explanation:

Given

`5\ peppers = \$2.25`

Required

Determine the relationship between C and n

`5\ peppers = \$2.25`

Divide both sides by 5, to get the cost of 1 pepper

`(5\ peppers)/(5) = (\$2.25)/(5)`

`1\ pepper = (\$2.25)/(5)`

`1\ pepper = \$0.45`

Multiply both sides by n to get the cost of n pepper

`n*1\ pepper = \$0.45*n`

`n\ pepper = \$0.45n`

So, we have:

`C = 0.45n`