Question

4x + 3y = 24

Mario purchased 4 binders that cost x dollars each and 3 notebooks that cost y dollars each. If the given
equation represents this situation, which of the following is the best interpretation of 24 in this context?
A The total cost, in dollars, for all binders purchased
B The total cost, in dollars, for all notebooks purchased
C The total cost, in dollars, for all binders and notebooks purchased
D The difference in the total cost, in dollars, between the number of binders and notebooks purchased

Answer 1

C The total cost, in dollars, for all binders and notebooks purchased

Explanation:

x = the cost of a binder

y = the cost of a notebook

Mario purchased 4 binders that cost x dollars each and 3 notebooks that cost y dollars each.

4x + 3y = 24

If the given equation represents this situation, which of the following is the best interpretation of 24 in this context?

The total cost, in dollars, for all binders and notebooks purchased.