What is a coefficient?

please explain correctly

any of the factors of a product considered in relation to a specific factor especially : a constant factor of a term as distinguished from a variable. 2a : a number that serves as a measure of some property or characteristic (as of a substance, device, or process) coefficient of expansion of a metal. b : measure

Step-by-step explanation:

in math it is this:

a numerical or constant quantity placed before and multiplying the variable in an algebraic expression (e.g. 4 in 4xy).

in physics it is this:

a multiplier or factor that measures some property

Step-by-step explanation:

if you are saying purchasing 3 social media ads and one newspaper ad counts as one purchase then there are:

6 purchases

if you are asking how many of each then:

18 social media ads

6 newspaper ads