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In the revolutionary army, muskets, x, cost $6 and bullets, y, cost $2. The army only have $600 as a nation. what equation can we use to show how many muskets and bullets we can afford if we have to spend all of our money.

A) 600x+ 2y=6
B) 6x+2y=600
C) 6+2= xy
D) 2x+ 6y=600
Please help!​

User Sushma
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Answer:

B

Explanation:

Using the equation on option B, we would have to multiply the cost, then the quantity needed of muskets and bullets. So B is the only option on which you have to find out how many of each the Army can afford.

Hopefully this helps! :)

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