Question

Which equation models this problem?
Susan paid $48.80 for eight dish towels. What is the unit price, p, per towel?
A:
B:
C:
D:

Answer 1

$48.80/8.00 towels=$6.10

Answer 2

8 towels cost ........... 48.80$
1 towel costs............ p

p= 48.80/8=6.10 $ costs a towel

p=48.8/8 => 8p=48.8

The right answer is A. 8*p=48.8