Brightstorm Q & A : If the tot al cost of x apples is b cents, what is a general formula for the cost, in cents,of y apples

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Using the information in the first part, the cost per apple is (b/x) cents. To find the cost of y apples, multiply y by (b/x) and get (by/x) cents.

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TetonDavid April 11, 2011

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Using the information in the first part, the cost per apple is (b/x) cents. To find the cost of y apples, multiply y by (b/x) and get (by/x) cents.

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...sydnie... April 11, 2011

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The cost of one apple=b/x Then cost of y apples=b/x*y

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chitra003 April 12, 2011

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