Question

you buy 2.25 pounds of oranges and 2.15 pounds of pears. oranges and pears sell for the same price per pound. the total cost, after using an 85¢-off coupon, is $3.99. if c represents the cost of the fruit in dollars per pound, what equation could you use to find the value of c? choose the correct answer below. ○ a. 4.4c + 0.85 = 3.99 ○ b. 4.4c − 85 = 3.99 ○ c. 2.25c − 0.85 = 3.99 ○ d. 3.55c + 0.85 = 3.99 ○ e. 4.4c − 0.85 = 3.99 ○ f. 2.15c + 85 = 3.99

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate total weight of fruit

$2.25 + 2.15 = 4.4$ pounds

Step2: Convert coupon to dollars

$85¢ = 0.85$ dollars

Step3: Set up cost equation

Total cost before coupon minus coupon equals final cost: $4.4c - 0.85 = 3.99$

Answer:

E. $4.4c - 0.85 = 3.99$