Answer:
Ellen will spend
$4(2b) on blueberries
Where b = number of batches of Blueberry scones she wants to make
Step-by-step explanation:
From the above question:.
Ellen needs to make b batches of blueberry scones this weekend for her family's brunch party.
Since she needs 2 cartons of blueberries for each batch, and each carton costs $4
1 batch = 2 cartons of blueberries
b batches =
Cross Multiply
b × 2 cartons
= 2b cartons of blueberries.
We also know that:
1 carton blueberries = $4
2b cartons of blueberries = x
Cross Multiply
x = 2b × $4
Therefore, Ellen will spend :
$4(2b) on blueberries
