Almonds sell for $4.50 per pound, and green beans for $3.75 per pound. paul bought some almonds and some green beans. the total weight was 3.5 pounds and cost $9.75.
let p represent the number of pounds of almonds.
which equation represents the situation described?
a.
3.75p + 4.5(p – 3.5) = 9.75
b.
4.5p + 3.75(p – 3.5) = 9.75
c.
4.5p + 3.75(3.5 – p) = 9.75
d.
3.75p + 9.75(3.5 – p) = 4.5