Question

Mickey bought 2 books from the bargain bin at his school's book fair and paid four dollars. If buying books from the bargain bin follows a direct variation, how much did his sister pay for the 6 books she bought?

eight dollars

twelve dollars

twenty-four dollars

thirty-six dollars

Answer 1

@sauravshakya

Answer 2

I think its 8, what do you think @cwrw238

Answer 3

he bought 2 books for 4 dollars and there is a direct variation followed so we can write
c = 2x where c = cost and x = number of books bought
so if he bought 6 books what would be the cost?

Answer 4

the 2 comes from 4 / 2

Answer 5

Ohhh thanks

Answer 6

yes c = 2*6 = 12