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I have $24. How does the number of pounds of cherries I can buy depend on the price of a pound of cherries? Write the formula for the function. If the number of pounds of cherries is n, the price of pound of cherries is p, the formula for the function is n=.

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Answer:


n = (24)/(p)

Explanation:

You have to think about how many times $24 can contain p, the price of pound. For example, if a pound is $4, you have to divide $24 by $4 and you get the number of pounds: 6.

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