Charity is buying peaches at the store. The cost of the peaches are $1.30 per pound. If she has $6.50 to spend on peaches, how many pounds (x) can she buy?

Question

Set up an equation to solve the problem.
A.
1.30x=6.50
B.
1.30+x=6.50
C. 1.30/6.50=x
D.
6.50x=1.30

Answer 1

To determine how many pounds of peaches Charity can buy, we need to set up an equation based on the cost per pound and the total amount she has to spend.

The correct equation can be derived from the relationship:

• Cost per pound: $1.30
• Pounds of peaches: \( x \)
• Total amount she has to spend: $6.50

The equation that represents this situation is: \[ 1.30x = 6.50 \]

So, the correct answer is: A. 1.30x = 6.50