Question

Select the equation that most accurately depicts the word problem,
A 3-pound tub of butter at n dollars per pound costs $3.85.

Answer 1

Your equation would be: 3•3.85=n. You’re trying to find how much 3 lbs of butter costs. 1 lb costs $3.85, so if you multiply that by 3, you’ll find how much 3 lbs of butter costs. 3•3.85=11.55! 3 lbs of butter costs $11.55. n=11.55. :)