SOLUTION: Jasmine bought 2 pounds of apples at $3 per pound and 4 pounds of bananas at $1 per pound. Write an algebraic expression for the cost of Jasmine's purchase. What would be the co

Question 1133129: Jasmine bought 2 pounds of apples at $3 per pound and 4 pounds of bananas at $1 per pound. Write an algebraic expression for the cost of Jasmine's purchase.
What would be the correct algebraic expression for the above question?
Would it be
a) ( 3 X 2 ) + (1 X 4)
OR
b) 3a + 1b
Would greatly appreciate your help. Thank you in advance.

Answer by MathLover1(20849) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
given:
pounds of apples at $ per pound :

let number of pounds be and price is $
so total cost is:

pounds of bananas at $ per pound:

let number of pounds be and price is $
so total cost is:

add both and your answer is:
b)

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