Question

The graph shows the relationship between the number of pounds of

apples purchased and the total cost of the apples.
What is the cost of 1 pound of apples? Enter the answer in the box.

Answer 1

1.5

Explanation:

Answer 2

Given:

The graph shows the relationship between the number of pounds of apples purchased and the total cost of the apples.

To find:

The cost of 1 pound of apples.

Solution:

We need to find the slope of the line to get the cost of 1 pound of apples.

From the given graph it is clear that the line passes through two points (0,0) and (2,3). So, the slope of the line is

`m=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)`

`m=(3-0)/(2-0)`

`m=(3)/(2)`

`m=1.5`

Therefore, the cost of 1 pound of apples is $1.5.