Question

Describe the graph of the proportional relationship between the two quantities and describe how the unit rate is represented on the graph. Bananas are $2.40 per pound.

a
The graph of y = 24x , which is a line passing through (0, 0) with a slope of 24; the slope 24 is the unit rate of each pound of bananas.

b
The graph of y = 2.4x , which is a line passing through (0, 0) with a slope of 2.4; the slope 2.4 is the unit rate of each pound of bananas.

c
The graph of y = 5.8x , which is a line passing through (0, 0) with a slope of 5.8; the slope 5.8 is the unit rate of each pound of bananas.

d
The graph of y = 2.4 + x , which is a line passing through (0, 0) with a slope of 2.4; the slope -2.4 is the unit rate of each pound of bananas.

Answer 1

a

Explanation:

Answer 2

Given:

Bananas are $2.40 per pound.

To find:

The graph and unit rate on the graph.

Solution:

Let y be the total cost of x pounds of bananas.

Cost of 1 pound of banana = $2.40

Cost of x pound of bananas = $2.40x

So, the required equation for the given situation is:

`y=2.4x`

The graph of
`y=2.4x` describes the proportional relationship between the two quantities.

The graph of
`y=2.4x` is a line passing through (0, 0) with a slope of 2.4; the slope 2.4 is the unit rate of each pound of bananas.

Therefore, the correct option is (b).