QuestionWhat does the equation $c=1.19 p$ mean? If a cantaloupe weighs 2 pounds, what is its cost?

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STEP 1

Assumptions1. The cost of a cantaloupe is represented by the equation $c=1.19p$ where $c$ represents the cost and $p$ represents the weight in pounds. . The weight of the cantaloupe is pounds.

STEP 2

The equation $c=1.19p$ means that the cost of the cantaloupe is $1.19 per pound.

STEP 3

To find the cost of a cantaloupe that weighs2 pounds, we substitute $p=2$ into the equation $c=1.19p$ .
$c=1.19 \times2$

STEP 4

Calculate the cost of the cantaloupe.
$c=1.19 \times2 = \$2.38$ The cost of the cantaloupe that weighs2 pounds is $2.38.

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