Question

Guided Practice

In the expression 12p + 2.5c + 1.5s + 6, what does the coefficient 2.5 represent?


A.
Each pizza will cost $2.50.


B.
Amy is ordering 2.5 cupcakes.


C.
Each cupcake will cost $2.50.


D.
Amy is paying $2.50 for delivery.

Answer 1

C, Each cupcake will cost 2.50

if c = cupcakes, then just imagine 2.5c being 2.5 × the number of cupcakes.

This means that every cupcake Amy orders will cost 2.50.

Answer: C