Which equation would you use to determine how many juice packs Mrs. Baker purchased? A. $2.99 − $1.19j = $0.30 B. $0.30j + $2.99 = $1.19 C. $0.30j + $1.19

Question

Mrs. Baker purchased a number of juice packs at a cost of $0.30 each and a loaf of bread that cost $1.19. The total cost of her purchases was $2.99. Which equation would you use to determine how many juice packs Mrs. Baker purchased?

 I have asked couple questions yesterday but I didn't get any answer to them I really hope that yo could help.. any of you teachers. and Thank you!

Answer 1

2.99 is the total which is made of one loaf of bread at 1.19 plus .30 per juice pack, use variable j for number of juice packs

 

2.99 = 1.19 + 0.30j    

 

so choice C