Given that the expression "p dollars for every q items" describes a unit a price, which statement it must be true?

A) p=1

B) p=q

C) q=1

D) pq=1

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Mathematics

Strickland

23 May, 11:48

Given that the expression "p dollars for every q items" describes a unit a price, which statement it must be true?

A) p=1

B) p=q

C) q=1

D) pq=1

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Jaylin Levy · Answer 1

When working with worded math problems, it is customary to have the word "every" mean equals so taking that into account means that p=q. meaning your answer is B) p=q

Katelyn · Answer 2

I believe it's B

For every Q item, it equals to P amount of dollars.

Given that the expression "p dollars for every q items" describes a unit a price, which statement it must be true?A) p=1B) p=qC) q=1D) pq=1

Given that the expression "p dollars for every q items" describes a unit a price, which statement it must be true?

A) p=1

B) p=q

C) q=1

D) pq=1