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

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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) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
given:
2pounds of apples at $3 per pound :

let number of pounds be a and price is $3
so total cost is: 3a

4+pounds of bananas at $1 per pound:

let number of pounds be b and price is $1
so total cost is: 1%2Ab

add both and your answer is:
b) 3a+%2B+1b+