If jake wants to buy 480 pounds (p) of apples, how many cases(c) does he need to order. p=24c

Hence, he need to order 20 crates if he buy 480 pounds of apples.

Step-by-step explanation:

We are asked to find the number of cases(c) he need to order for a 480 pounds of apples.

i.e. we are asked to find the value of c when the value of p is: 480

We are given a expression that represents the relationship between p and c is given by:

                      p=24c

now we put p=480

480=24c

⇒   c=480/24

⇒  c=20

what is the starting amount? the question is not clear sorry.

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