Question

Which is true about the functional relationship shown in the graph?

Cost of Apples
Cost ($)
a 8 % 8 % 82% 88
Weight (pounds)
A. The cost of the apples is a function of the type of apples.
O
B. The cost of the apples is a function of their weight
O
C. The weight of the apples is a function of the number of apples.
D. The weight of the apples is a function of their cost.

Answer 1

Option B. The cost of the apples is a function of their weight

Explanation:

we have

y -----> the cost of the apples in dollars

x----> the weight of the apples in pounds

y=f(x)

The independent variable (x) is the weight of the apples

The dependent variable is the cost of the apples

therefore

The cost of the apples is a function of their weight