The cost of oranges in a grocery store is directly proportional to the number of oranges purchased. Jerri paid $2.52 for 6 oranges. If p represents the cost, in dollars, and n represents the number of oranges purchased, which equation best represents this relationship?

Question

A

p=0.42n

B

p=2.52n

C

p=6n 

D

p=15.12np

Answer 1

To determine the equation that best represents the relationship between the cost \( p \) and the number of oranges \( n \), we start by using the information given:

Jerri paid $2.52 for 6 oranges.

First, we can find the cost per orange by dividing the total cost by the number of oranges:

\[ \text{Cost per orange} = \frac{2.52}{6} = 0.42 \]

Since the cost is directly proportional to the number of oranges purchased, we can represent this relationship with the equation:

\[ p = 0.42n \]

Thus, the correct answer is:

A \( p = 0.42n \)