Question

The table shows a proportional relationship between the number of pounds of grapes

purchased and the total cost of the grapes.
A row of values is missing in the table.
Which number of pounds of grapes and total cost of the grapes could be used as the
missing values in the table?

Select each correct response.
Question 1 options:

Pounds of grapes: 2
Total cost: $1.38

Pounds of grapes: 3
Total cost: $2.53

Pounds of grapes: 6
Total cost: $3.68

Pounds of grapes: 8
Total cost: $5.52

Pounds of grapes: 11
Total cost: $8.97

Answer 1

It would be:
Pounds of grapes: 8
Total cost: 5.52.

Answer 2

Pounds of grapes: 8; total cost: $5.52

Explanation:

1. Find the proportional relationship for 1. 1:0.69
2. You can eliminate 3 off the top
3. Try 11 first since it is the largest and the table is increasing in pounds. 11:7.59 (incorrect)
4. Try 8. 8:5.52 (correct)