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A STORY OF RATIOS 5. The following table shows the amount of candy and price paid. Amount of Candy (in pounds) Cost (in dollars) 2 5 a. Is the cost of the candy proportional to the amount of candy? b. Write an equation to illustrate the relationship between the amount of candy and the cost. c. Using the equation, predict how much it will cost for 12 pounds of candy. d. What is the maximum amount of candy you can buy with $60? e. Graph the relationship. 3 7.5 5 12.5

          A STORY OF RATIOS
5. The following table shows the amount of candy and price paid.
Amount of Candy (in pounds)
Cost (in dollars)
2
5
a. Is the cost of the candy proportional to the amount of candy?
b. Write an equation to illustrate the relationship between the amount of candy and the cost.
c. Using the equation, predict how much it will cost for 12 pounds of candy.
d. What is the maximum amount of candy you can buy with $60?
e. Graph the relationship.
3
7.5
5
12.5

A STORY OF RATIOS
5. The following table shows the amount of candy and price paid.
Amount of Candy (in pounds)
Cost (in dollars)
2
5
a. Is the cost of the candy proportional to the amount of candy?
b. Write an equation to illustrate the relationship between the amount of candy and the cost.
c. Using the equation, predict how much it will cost for 12 pounds of candy.
d. What is the maximum amount of candy you can buy with 60?
e. Graph the relationship.
3
7.5
5
12.5

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Elementary and Intermediate Algebra

Alan S. Tussy, R. David Gustafson 5th Edition

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