Question

Robert and his younger sister are selling gift wrap to raise funds for the middle school band. Robert's sales are 2.5 times his sister's sales. Their total sales together can be represented by the equation x+2.5x=63 . Which of these statements are true? Choose ALL that are correct. A Robert's sales are represented by x when solving 3.5x=63 . B Robert's sister's sales total $18.00. C Robert's sales are represented by x when solving 2.6x=63 . D Robert's sales total $25.20. E Robert's sister's sales are represented by x when solving 3.5x=63 .

Answer 1

B. Robert's sister's sales total $18.00.

E. Robert's sister's sales are represented by x when solving 3.5x = 63 .

Explanation:

Let

Robert sister's sales = x

Robert sales = 2.5 * x

= 2.5x

Total sales = Robert sister's sales + Robert sales

63 = x + 2.5x

63 = 3.5x

Divide both sides by 3.5

x = 63 ÷ 3.5

= 18

x = $18.00

Robert sales = 2.5x

= 2.5(18)

= $45.00

A. Robert's sales are represented by x when solving 3.5x=63 .

No

B. Robert's sister's sales total $18.00.

Yes

C. Robert's sales are represented by x when solving 2.6x=63 .

No

D. Robert's sales total $25.20.

No

E. Robert's sister's sales are represented by x when solving 3.5x = 63 .

Yes