Peanuts sell for $2.50 per pound, and dried fruit sells for $8.50 per pound. Lisa bought some peanuts and some dried fruit. The total weight was 3.0 pounds and cost $16.50.

Let p represent the number of pounds of peanuts.

Which equation represents the situation described?

A.

8.5p + 2.5 (3 - p) = 16.50

B.

8.5p + 3 (2.5 - p) = 16.50

C.

3p + 16.50 (p - 2.5) = 8.50

D.

2.5p + 8.5 (3 - p) = 16.50<=my answer