Which equations could model this problem?

A 5 lb bag of potatoes costs $3. What is the unit price, p, per pound?

Choose all answers that are correct.

A.
star times 3 over 5 equals p

B.
3 p equals 5

C.
5 over 3 equals p

D.
5 p equals 3

Question

Which equations could model this problem?
 
A 5 lb bag of potatoes costs $3. What is the unit price, p, per pound?
 
Choose all answers that are correct.
 
 A.
 star times 3 over 5 equals p
 
 B.
 3 p equals 5
 
 C.
 5 over 3 equals p
 
 D.
 5 p equals 3

anonymous · Answer

The answer is B because you would divide 3 by 5 to see how much each pound costs and 3/5 is the same as saying 3 divided by 5. Hope that helps!