Question

The equation $1.50p + $5.00 = $14.00 shows the total cost of picking p pounds of blueberries at a local blueberry farm. How many pounds of blueberries were picked?

A) 4.3 pounds
B) 6 pounds
C) 7 pounds
D) 12.7 pounds

Answer 1

First we need to subtract $5 from both sides.  That gives us the new equation 1.50p = 9.  Then, divide 9 by 1.5, which gives you the answer.  9/1.5 = 6.