Question

Ellen needs to make b batches of blueberry scones this weekend for her family's brunch party. She needs 2 cartons of blueberries for each batch, and each carton costs $4. Pick all the expressions that represent how much Ellen will spend on blueberries.

Answer 1

Ellen will spend

$4(2b) on blueberries

Where b = number of batches of Blueberry scones she wants to make

Explanation:

From the above question:.

Ellen needs to make b batches of blueberry scones this weekend for her family's brunch party.

Since she needs 2 cartons of blueberries for each batch, and each carton costs $4

1 batch = 2 cartons of blueberries

b batches =

Cross Multiply

b × 2 cartons

= 2b cartons of blueberries.

We also know that:

1 carton blueberries = $4

2b cartons of blueberries = x

Cross Multiply

x = 2b × $4

Therefore, Ellen will spend :

$4(2b) on blueberries