Question

Al’s Produce Stand sells 6 ears of corn for $1.50. Barbara’s Produce Stand sells 13 ears of corn for $3.12. Write two equations, one for each produce stand, that model the relationship between the number of ears of corn sold and the cost.

Answer 1

6n = 1.50

and

13n = 3.12

Explanation:

Here in this question, we are interested in writing equations that relate the number of ears of corn sold and the cost.

For Al’s produce stand, let the price per corn sold be n

Thus;

6 * n = 1.50

6n = $1.50 •••••••(i)

For the second;

let the price per corn sold be n;

13 * n = $3.12

-> 13n = 3.12 •••••••••(ii)