SOLUTION: How would i put this into two equations. 1 gallon of milk cost $3 and a family of 4 buys 12 galoons a month. How much is being spent on milk for a month. X= gallons of milk

Question 285599: How would i put this into two equations.
1 gallon of milk cost $3 and a family of 4 buys 12 galoons a month. How much is being spent on milk for a month.
X= gallons of milk Y= amount spent per month
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(cost of milk)/(gallon) x (gallons/month) = (cost of milk)/(month)

dollars/month

gallons/month
I'm not sure why equations are needed

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