Question

If the total cost of apples, y, varies directly with the number of pounds of apples purchased, x, what is the cost of 6 pounds of apples? Round your answer to the nearest hundredth

Answer 1

4 lbs of apples = $5
8 lbs of apples = $10

unit rate = 5/4 = $1.25 per pound

so 6 lbs of apples = $1.25 x 6 = $7.50

Answer: Total cost of 6 pounds of apples = $7.50

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