WILL MARK BRAINLIEST Sherlene bought 3 pounds of coffee and 2 pounds of chocolate for a total of $24. Which equation, written in standard form, correctly represents this scenario and correctly indicates what the
variables represent?

A) The correct equation is 3x + 2y = 24, where x is the price per pound of coffee and y is
the price per pound of chocolate.

B) The correct equation is 5x + y = 24, where x is the combined price per pound of
coffee and chocolate, and y is the total number of pounds purchased.

C) The correct equation is 3x + 2x + y = 24, where x is the combined price per pound of
coffee and chocolate, and y is the total number of pounds purchased.

D) The correct equation is 3x + 2y = 24, where x is the price per pound of chocolate and
y is the price per pound of coffee.