SOLUTION: The cost C of roasted almonds varies directly with the number A of pounds of almonds purchased. If the cost is $23.75 when the number of pounds of roasted almonds purchased is 5,fi

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Question 1208005: The cost C of roasted almonds varies directly with the number A of pounds of almonds purchased. If the cost is $23.75 when the number of pounds of roasted almonds purchased is 5,find a linear equation that relates the cost C to the number A of pounds of almonds purchased. Then find the cost C when the number of pounds of almonds purchased is 3.5.
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cost C of roasted almonds varies directly with the number A of pounds of almonds purchased.
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C=kA


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If the cost is $23.75 when the number of pounds of roasted almonds purchased is 5,
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k=C%2FA
k=23.75%2F5

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