Question

what expression can be used to determine the total cost of buying g pounds of granola for $4.85 per pound and f pounds of flour for $0.81 per pound?

choose the correct expression for determining the total cost.

a. 4.85g + 0.81f
b. 5.66(g + f)
c. 4.85g - 0.81f
d. 0.81g + 4.85f

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate cost of granola

Cost of granola: $4.85 per pound, g pounds. So cost is $4.85g$.

Step2: Calculate cost of flour

Cost of flour: $0.81 per pound, f pounds. So cost is $0.81f$.

Step3: Total cost

Total cost = cost of granola + cost of flour = $4.85g + 0.81f$.

Answer:

A. $4.85g + 0.81f$