Question

Jane spent $40 on flowers. Each small flower cost $2, and each large flower cost $3. Write an equation that describes the relationship between cost and number of flowers purchased, where X is the number of small flowers and Y is the number of large flowers. Choose the best answer.

0 = 40 + 2X + 3Y
40 = 6XY
3Y = 2X + 40
40 = 2X + 3Y

Answer 1

40 = 2X + 3Y