SOLUTION: I know the answer to this problem, but they are asking for an equation and I'm not sure how to put it in equation form. Coach bought 50 packs of socks for 10$ each and estimated t

Question 940848: I know the answer to this problem, but they are asking for an equation and I'm not sure how to put it in equation form.
Coach bought 50 packs of socks for 10$ each and estimated the cost to be 5000$ They want an equation that shows how many time more his estimate (e)was that the actual cost (a)
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
"how many time more his estimate (e)was that the actual cost (a)"

Assign a variable to that value, here r being used.

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