Question

Read the situation below and choose the phrase that best interprets the rate of change, or slope.35 ounces of toasted oats in the bulk section at the grocery store cost $9.80.Choose the correct answer below.O A. 0.28 ounces per dollarOB. $3.57 per ounceO C. 4.07 ounces per dollarOD. $0.28 per ounce

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

We can find any of these two rates: ounces per dollar or dollars per ounce

• Ounces per dollar:

`\frac{35\text{ounces}}{9.80\text{ dollars}}=3.57\text{ ounces per dollar}`

• Dollars per ounce

`(9.80dollars)/(35ounces)=0.28\text{ dollars per ounce = \$0.28 per ounce}`

Answer:

From these options, the correct one is D. $0.28 per ounce