Question

write an algebraic expression that marshall can use to determine the total cost of buying a watermelon that weighs w pounds and some tomatoes that weigh t pounds. How much will it cost to buy a watermelon that weighs 18 1/2 pounds and 5 pounds of tomatoes if watermelon cost $0.68 and the tomatoes cost $3.25

Answer 1

Answer: The cost will be a total of $142.05. That is $125.80 for a Watermelon that weighs 185 lbs and $16.25 for 5 lbs of tomatoes.

Explanation:

Given: Watermelons are 0.68 / lb and tomatoes are 3.25 / lb.

Let w = watermelon weight

Let t = tomato weight.

An equation would be:

.68w + 3.25t = Total cost

For 185 lb of Watermelon and 5 lbs of tomatoes:

.68(185) + 3.25(5) =

$125.80 + $16.25 = $142.05