SOLUTION: If the total cost of x apples is b cents, what is a general formula for the cost, in cents, of y apples? A. b/xy B. x/by C. xy/b D. by/x E. bx/y

Algebra ->  Linear-equations -> SOLUTION: If the total cost of x apples is b cents, what is a general formula for the cost, in cents, of y apples? A. b/xy B. x/by C. xy/b D. by/x E. bx/y      Log On


   



Question 317683: If the total cost of x apples is b cents, what is a general formula for the cost, in cents,
of y apples?
A. b/xy
B. x/by
C. xy/b
D. by/x
E. bx/y

Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x apples b cents
y apples = b*y /x
=by/x