SOLUTION: If the total cost of x apples is b cents, what is the general formula for the cost, in cents, of y apples?

Algebra ->  Average -> SOLUTION: If the total cost of x apples is b cents, what is the general formula for the cost, in cents, of y apples?      Log On


   



Question 156583: If the total cost of x apples is b cents, what is the general formula for the cost, in cents, of y apples?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If the total cost of x apples is b cents
Each apple costs x/b cents
------------------------------
what is the general formula for the cost, in cents, of y apples?
y apple will cost y(x/b)
===========================
Cheers,
Stan H.