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Evaluating Equations
Kaleb got a job selling frozen bananas at the local park and swap. He is paid a fixed amount of $360 per week plus $1.23 per item sold. This is represented by the equation $\displaystyle \ {p}={1.23}{n}+{360}\$ where $\displaystyle {p}$ is the amount he is paid for the week and $\displaystyle {n}$ is the frozen bananas he sold. Use this equation to answer the following
How much will Kaleb be paid if he sells 310 frozen bananas? If Kaleb sells 310 frozen bananas he will earn $ for the week.
How many frozen bananas did Kaleb sell if he earned $1,270.20? If Kaleb has earned $1,270.20, he sold frozen bananas.