Answer: 5.29x + 4.98 = 60
Step-by-step explanation:
Let x represents pounds of prepared dishes.
Given: The prepared dishes are sold by the pound, at $5.29 a pound.
i.e. Cost of x pounds of dishes (in $) =5.29x
Cost of each bottle of sparkling water = $2.49
Cost of 2 bottles of sparkling water = $ (2 x 2.49)= $4.98
Total cost of dinner(in $) = Cost of x pounds of dishes + Cost of 2 bottles of sparkling water
= 5.29x + 4.98
The budget for dinner is $60.
i.e. 5.29x + 4.98 = 60
Hence, the mathematical model of Kiran's budget constraint:
5.29x + 4.98 = 60
