Beverages inc. sells espresso for 8.50 per pound and roasted coffee for 10.25 per pound. the following equations represent a recent online purchase. x+y=5 and 8.5x+ 10.25y=46. which of the following is true? A. the variable x represents represents the pounds of roasted coffee in the 46$ purchase.
B. the variable y represents the pounds of roasted coffee in the 46$ purchase
C. the consumer spent 46$ and purchase 5 pounds of espresso
D. the consumer spent 46$ and purchase 5 pounds of roasted coffee
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Answer: B. the variable y represents the pounds of roasted coffee in the 46$ purchase.
Step-by-step explanation:
Given: The rate of espresso = $8.50 per pound
The rate of coffee = $10.25 per pound
The equation represents a online purchase.
............(1)
and .................(2)
from equation (2), 8.5 is the coefficient of x, thus variable x represents the pounds of espresso and 10.25 is the coefficient of y, thus variable y represents the pounds of roasted coffee in the total purchase of $46.
And equation (1) represents the total pounds of espresso and roasted coffee.
Hence only option B is correct.
the answer is B because the x represents the amount of espresso purchased and y represents the amount of roasted coffee purchased.
in total 5 pounds were purchased and it cost a total of $46 for the combination of types of coffee
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