Finding k in p=kA

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Given the relationship $A = 1.20p$, what is the value of $p$ when $A = 6$?

  • 0.2
  • 7.2
  • 5 (correct)
  • 6

If the relationship between the number of pens ($p$) and the amount of money ($A$) is given by $A = 1.20p$, which equation correctly expresses $p$ in terms of $A$?

  • $p = 1.20A$
  • $p = \frac{1.20}{A}$
  • $p = \frac{A}{1.20}$ (correct)
  • $p = A - 1.20$

Sandy bought $p$ pens, and the total cost was $A$ dollars. Given that $A = 1.20p$, what does the coefficient 1.20 represent?

  • The number of dollars Sandy has left.
  • The total number of pens Sandy bought.
  • The cost of each pen in dollars. (correct)
  • The total amount Sandy spent.

Given $A = 1.20p$, if Sandy bought pens and spent $9.00, how many pens did she buy?

<p>7.5 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the equation $A = 1.20p$ represents the relationship between the total amount spent ($A$) and the number of pens bought ($p$), what is the simplified fractional representation of $k$ if $p = kA$?

<p>$\frac{5}{6}$ (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If $A = 1.20p$, then $p = kA$. What is the value of $k$ rounded to two decimal places?

<p>0.83 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Given $A = 1.20p$, if $p$ is increased by 5, how does $A$ change?

<p>$A$ increases by 6 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If pens are priced such that $A = 1.20p$, and the price increases by $0.30 per pen, what is the new equation relating $A$ and $p$?

<p>$A = 1.50p$ (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sandy initially bought $p$ pens for a total of $A$ dollars, where $A = 1.20p$. If Sandy decides to buy twice as many pens, what is the new total cost in terms of $A$?

<p>$2A$ (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If $p = kA$, and $A = 1.20p$, what would be the result of substituting the expression for $A$ into the equation for $p$?

<p>$p = k(1.20p)$ (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What is the relationship between p and A?

The amount of money Sandy paid for p pens is A dollars. The relationship is defined by the equation A = 1.20p.

What does 'k' represent in p = kA?

k is the constant that relates the number of pens (p) to the amount paid (A) when the equation is rearranged to p = kA.

How to find 'k' from A = 1.20p?

To find the value of k, rearrange A = 1.20p to make p the subject: p = A / 1.20. Simplify 1 / 1.20 to get 5 / 6.

What is the value of k?

The exact value of k in the simplest form is 5/6.

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Study Notes

Activity Context

  • Sandy bought 'p' pens for 'A' dollars.
  • The relationship between the number of pens and the amount paid is A = 1.20p.

Task

  • Find the value of 'k' in the equation p = kA, where 'p' is the subject.
  • Express the value of 'k' in its simplest form.

Solution

  • Given A = 1.20p, rearrange to solve for 'p':
  • Divide both sides by 1.20: p = A / 1.20
  • Simplify the fraction: p = (1 / 1.20) * A
  • Convert 1.20 to a fraction: 1.20 = 6/5.
  • Therefore, 1 / 1.20 = 1 / (6/5) = 5/6.
  • Rewrite the equation: p = (5/6)A
  • Comparing p = (5/6)A with p = kA, k = 5/6

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