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==Problem== | ==Problem== | ||
| − | Suppose <math>S</math> cans of soda can be purchased from a vending machine for <math>Q</math> quarters. Which of the following expressions describes the number of cans of soda that can be purchased for <math>D</math> dollars, where 1 dollar is worth 4 quarters? | + | Suppose <math>S</math> cans of soda can be purchased from a vending machine for <math>Q</math> quarters. Which of the following expressions describes the number of cans of soda that can be purchased for <math>D</math> dollars, where <math>1</math> dollar is worth <math>4</math> quarters? |
| − | <math>\textbf{(A)} \frac{4DQ}{S} \qquad \textbf{(B)} \frac{4DS}{Q} \qquad \textbf{(C)} \frac{4Q}{DS} \qquad \textbf{(D)} \frac{DQ}{4S} \qquad \textbf{(E)} \frac{DS}{4Q}</math> | + | <math>\textbf{(A) } \frac{4DQ}{S} \qquad \textbf{(B) } \frac{4DS}{Q} \qquad \textbf{(C) } \frac{4Q}{DS} \qquad \textbf{(D) } \frac{DQ}{4S} \qquad \textbf{(E) } \frac{DS}{4Q}</math> |
==Solution 1== | ==Solution 1== | ||
Revision as of 06:01, 18 September 2021
Problem
Suppose 
cans of soda can be purchased from a vending machine for 
quarters. Which of the following expressions describes the number of cans of soda that can be purchased for 
dollars, where 
dollar is worth 
quarters?
Solution 1
The unit price for a can of soda (in quarters) is 
. Thus, the number of cans which can be bought for dollars (
quarters) is
See Also
| 2018 AMC 12B (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | |
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