SOLUTION: Let p(w) be the cost, in dollars, of a pearl that weighs w grams. What does p(4) represent?
A. the weight of a pearl that costs $4
B. the number of pearls that cost $4
C. the
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Question 1101672: Let p(w) be the cost, in dollars, of a pearl that weighs w grams. What does p(4) represent?
A. the weight of a pearl that costs $4
B. the number of pearls that cost $4
C. the number of pearls that weigh 4 g
D. the cost of a pearl that weighs 4 g
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let p(w) be the cost, in dollars, of a pearl that weighs w grams,
p(4)=p(w)
w=4 grams
p(w) be the cost, in dollars,
We are dealing with cost and weight
Eliminate B and C
Which of the other choices has 4 grams and cost
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