sat suite question viewer
Mario purchased 4 binders that cost x dollars each and 3 notebooks that cost y dollars each. If the given equation represents this situation, which of the following is the best interpretation of 24 in this context?
Explanation
Choice C is correct. Since Mario purchased 4 binders that cost x dollars each, the expression represents the total cost, in dollars, of the 4 binders he purchased. Since Mario purchased 3 notebooks that cost y dollars each, the expression
represents the total cost, in dollars, of the 3 notebooks he purchased. Therefore, the expression
represents the total cost, in dollars, for all binders and notebooks he purchased. In the given equation, the expression
is equal to 24. Therefore, it follows that 24 is the total cost, in dollars, for all binders and notebooks purchased.
Choice A is incorrect. This is represented by the expression in the given equation. Choice B is incorrect. This is represented by the expression
in the given equation. Choice D is incorrect. This is represented by the expression
.