Question

The equation c = 10.75p represents the proportional relationship between the total cost (c) and the number of pounds (p) of shrimp at a grocery store.

Which description is true based on the equation of the proportional relationship?

For $0.09, you can buy 1 pound of shrimp.
For $1, you can buy 10.75 pounds of shrimp.
For $10.75, you can buy 10.75 pounds of shrimp.
For $10.75, you can buy 1 pound of shrimp.

Answer 1

Answer: For $1, you can buy 10.75 pounds of shrimp.

Step-by-step explanation: Because p represents pounds and there are 10.75 lbs, and c represents cost. Therefore the answer is: For $1, you can buy 10.75 pounds of shrimp.