Cost per mile is calculated by dividing total cost by total miles. Using the notation P = cost per mile, C = total cost, and M = total miles, show this relationship in algebraic equation form.

Mathematics · College · Thu Feb 04 2021

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The relationship for cost per mile (P) in terms of total cost (C) and total miles (M) can be represented algebraically as:

P=C/M

Where:

  • P represents the cost per mile.
  • C represents the total cost.
  • M represents the total miles.

This equation states that the cost per mile is calculated by dividing the total cost (C) by the total miles (M).

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