Question

Bethany sells roses and petunias. The expression

3
r
+
2.5
p
3r+2.5p3, r, plus, 2, point, 5, p gives the cost (in dollars) of
r
rr roses and
p
pp petunias.
What is the cost of
7
77 roses and
8
88 petunias?

Answer 1

$41

Explanation:

Fill in the values of the variables and do the arithmetic.

3r +2.5p = 3(7) +2.5(8) = 21 +20 = 41

7 roses and 8 petunias cost $41.