Question

The cost of ONE muffins is $m. The cost of THREE cupcakes is $2m Write an algebraic expression in m for the cost of: (a) FIVE muffins (b) SIX cupcakes​

Answer 1

Answer:

a:

$m×5

b:

$2m×2

Explanation:

a:

If one muffin=$m

then 5 muffins=$m×(number of muffins)

b:

If three cupcakes=$2m

then 6 cupcakes=$2m×(number of cupcakes)

since 3=3×2