To determine the amount for each package of ramen, let \( x \) be the cost of one package of ramen.
Maggie bought 3 packages in total, either 3 packages of ramen or a combination of both items. Since we know each box of macaroni and cheese costs $1.25 and let’s assume she bought \( y \) boxes of macaroni and cheese:
- The cost of \( y \) boxes of macaroni and cheese is \( 1.25y \).
- The cost of the ramen is \( 3x \) if she buys 3 packages of ramen (or it could be a lesser quantity, depending on how many boxes of mac and cheese she bought).
Thus, we can set up the following equation based on Maggie's total spending of $9:
\[ 1.25y + 3x = 9 \]
However, since the options provided do not match this setup directly, let’s interpret the responses correctly.
- The first option \( 3x + 1.25 = 9 \) cannot apply because it suggests 3 ramen packages make up the leftover balance after accounting for mac and cheese, which is incorrect logic in scenario.
- The second option \( 3(x + 1.25) = 9 \) implies a misinterpretation since that represents all items together improperly.
- The third option \( 1.25(x + 3) = 9 \) suggests she uses the cost of mac and cheese incorrectly on packages not feasible in this scenario.
- The final option, \( 9(x + 1.25) = 3 \), makes no logical sense.
So we are left with the core understanding that Maggie is buying a fixed number of ramen and macaroni to form the proper balance of her total spending against the pre-existing equations.
If we clarify this interaction, reality holds she needed a linear space where both quantities combined led to the total she spent effectively rendering all set responses flawed.
For calculation affixing, let’s present options to tally \( y \) macaroni boxes purchased along with the ramen’s cost, showing effectively each variable to get to the solution.
The better suited approach resolves with:
For macaroni boxes: Let’s say \( y \) we assumed leading closures and \( 3(y \cdot 1.25 + 3x = 9)\) leaning close clearer validation.
In conclusion, no clear answer exists correctly phrased to reach the final desired mathematical relevance. Ensure clarification ranges on quantities insinuated would lead feasible insets oriented on market data buying instead afresh board installations.