Alg 1 Word Problem.

Question

“The cost of a popsicle at the snack stand is $0.75. Let p represent the number of popsicles and c represent total cost. Use an equation to represent the relationship between the numbers of popsicles bought and the total cost.” I’m not sure what I’m supposed to do, I’d appreciate any help honestly.

Answer 1

Alg 1 Word Problem.

“The cost of a popsicle at the snack stand is $0.75. Let p represent the number of popsicles and c represent total cost. Use an equation to represent the relationship between the numbers of popsicles bought and the total cost.” I’m not sure what I’m supposed to do, I’d appreciate any help honestly.

HELLO KIPPY,

popsicles price: p = 0.75

c = cost

x = number of popsicles bought.

cost = popsicle price * number bought

c = p * x

c = 0.75x