Kendra bought a gallon of milk and 5 sixths of a pound of oranges. If the gallon of milk cost 3 point 6 0 dollars and she spent a total of 4 point 3 5 dollars , which equation can be used to determine x , the cost of a pound of oranges?
Answer
A
3 point 6 0 x plus 5 sixths is equal to 4 point 3 5
B
4 point 3 5 x plus 5 sixths is equal to 3 point 6 0
C
3 point 6 0 plus 5 sixths x is equal to 4 point 3 5
D
4 point 3 5 plus 5 sixths x is equal to 3 point 6 0
Explanation
The milk costs $3.60. If a pound of oranges costs x dollars, then 5/6 of a pound costs (5/6)x dollars. Adding these costs gives the total of $4.35, so the equation is 3.60 + (5/6)x = 4.35. This is choice C.
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