Answer to Question #191329 in Algebra for accordance

Question #191329
Set up an algebraic equation that could represent the following life situation:
Nkateko sells bananas at the low but fixed price of R3/kg. In
order to ensure that she makes a reasonable profit, she adds a
certain fixed amount of money to any quantity of bananas
purchased. A customer who bought 4 kg of bananas was observed
paying R14.
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Expert's answer
2021-05-11T03:20:36-0400

Fixed price per kg = R "3"

Let certain fixed amount that is added be "C"

Let "a" customers buy "x" kg


Let amount to be paid be R "y"


"y= 3x+C"


Now hence,

"x= 4"

"y= 14"


"14=3(4)+C"


"C= 2"


Hence equation is

"y= 3x+2"

Where "y" is the total amount and "x" is number of kg



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