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3 June, 08:23

Peanuts sell for $2.50 per pound, and dried fruit sells for $8.50 per pound. Lisa bought some peanuts and some dried fruit. The total weight was 3.0 pounds and cost $16.50.

Let p represent the number of pounds of peanuts.

Which equation represents the situation described?

A.

8.5p + 2.5 (3 - p) = 16.50

B.

8.5p + 3 (2.5 - p) = 16.50

C.

3p + 16.50 (p - 2.5) = 8.50

D.

2.5p + 8.5 (3 - p) = 16.50<=my answer

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  1. 3 June, 08:50
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    C. 3p+16.50 (p-2.5) = 8.50
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