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 set up the equation, we need to relate the cost per pound of peaches to the total amount Charity has to spend. The cost of peaches is $1.30 per pound, and she can spend up to $6.50.

The proper equation representing this situation is:

\[ 1.30x = 6.50 \]

where \( x \) is the number of pounds of peaches Charity can buy.

So the correct choice is: A. \( 1.30x = 6.50 \).