Question

the cost y in cents of an ounce X of almonds is represented by the equation y equals 50 x the graph shows the cost of peanuts find the. cost per ounce gor each type of nut which is more expensive

Answer 1

From the equation for the cost of almonds (y=50x) we see that the cost of almonds per ounce is: 50 cents

Given that two ounce of peanuts cost 50 cents, we deduce that 1 ounce of peanuts cost: 50/2 cents, 25 cents

In conclusion, almonds are more expensive per ounce.