Set 8: Linear Equations

Explanation

Answer: B

Apples cost $1 each and Bananas cost 0.$ 50 each. If John buys 5 Apples and x Bananas for a total of $7, how many Bananas did he buy?

How many Bananas did John buy?

✓ Correct

Detailed Explanation

Choice B is correct. Cost of apples: 5 × $1 =$ 5. Remaining for bananas: $7 -$ 5 = $2. Bananas: 2 / 0.50 = 4.

Key Steps:

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The correct answer is 4

Why others are wrong:

A: Choice A is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.

C: Choice C is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.

D: Choice D is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.

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