Question

Which situation could best be represented by this linear equation?

2.75x + 3.25y = 215

A. Popcorn is 50 cents less expensive than pretzels. The variable x represents the number of pretzels sold and y represents the number of popcorn bags sold. The sales total was $215.
B. Pretzels cost 75 cents more than popcorn bags. The variable x represents the number of popcorn bags sold and y represents the number of pretzels sold. The sales total was $215.
C. There were 50 more popcorn bags sold than pretzels. The variable x represents the number of popcorn bags sold and y represents the number of pretzels sold. The sales total was $215.
D. Pretzels cost 50 cents less than popcorn bags. The variable x represents the number of pretzels sold and y represents the number of popcorn bags sold. The sales total was $215.

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Answer 1

Pretzels cost 50 cents less than popcorn bags. The variable x represents the number of pretzels sold and y represents the number of popcorn bags sold. The sales total was $215.

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Answer 2

Pretzels cost 50 cents less than popcorn bags. The variable x represents the number of pretzels sold and y represents the number of popcorn bags sold. The sales total was $215.

Explanation: