Beverages inc. sells espresso for 8.50 per pound and roasted coffee for 10.25 per pound. the following equations represent a recent online purchase. x+y=5 and 8.5x + 10.25y=46. which of the following is true?

A. the variable x represents represents the pounds of roasted coffee in the 46$ purchase.

B. the variable y represents the pounds of roasted coffee in the 46$ purchase

C. the consumer spent 46$ and purchase 5 pounds of espresso

D. the consumer spent 46$ and purchase 5 pounds of roasted coffee

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Brittany

8 March, 20:44

Beverages inc. sells espresso for 8.50 per pound and roasted coffee for 10.25 per pound. the following equations represent a recent online purchase. x+y=5 and 8.5x + 10.25y=46. which of the following is true?

A. the variable x represents represents the pounds of roasted coffee in the 46$ purchase.

B. the variable y represents the pounds of roasted coffee in the 46$ purchase

C. the consumer spent 46$ and purchase 5 pounds of espresso

D. the consumer spent 46$ and purchase 5 pounds of roasted coffee

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Hayley Atkins · Answer 1

the answer is B because the x represents the amount of espresso purchased and y represents the amount of roasted coffee purchased.

in total 5 pounds were purchased and it cost a total of $46 for the combination of types of coffee