Chapter 12.4, Problem 41SR

To determine

The equation and find the amount fo the snack mix manual can buy.

Answer to Problem 41SR

The amount of the snack mix he can buy is $2.60pounds$

Explanation of Solution

Given:

Total Amount : $\$15$

Snack mix costs: $\$5.75$ per pound

Concept Used:

Calculation:

Let,

amount of snack mix : $y$

total money : $e=\$15$

per pound sback mix cost : $x=\$5.75$

so,

  $\begin{array}{l}y=\frac{e}{x}\\ y=\frac{\$15}{\$5.75}\\ y=2.60pounds\end{array}$

Conclusion:

Hence, the amount of the snack mix he can buy is $2.60pounds$