There is a proportional relationship between the weight and total cost of a bag of lemons. One bag weighs 2.4 pounds and costs $5.28. Another bag weighs 2.7 pounds and costs $5.94.
Describe how you would graph the proportional relationship.
To graph the proportional relationship between the weight and total cost of a bag of lemons, you would plot the weight (x-axis) against the total cost (y-axis).
1. On the x-axis, create a scale that accommodates the range of weights of the bags of lemons. For example, if the weight ranges from 2 to 3 pounds, you might label the x-axis from 2 to 3, with appropriate intervals.
2. On the y-axis, create a scale that accommodates the range of total costs of the bags of lemons. For example, if the total cost ranges from $5 to $7, you might label the y-axis from $5 to $7, with appropriate intervals.
3. Mark the point (2.4, $5.28) on the graph. This corresponds to the weight and total cost of the first bag of lemons.
4. Mark the point (2.7, $5.94) on the graph. This corresponds to the weight and total cost of the second bag of lemons.
5. Connect the two points with a straight line. Since there is a proportional relationship, the line will pass through the origin (0, 0) since a bag of lemons with zero weight would cost zero dollars.
The resulting graph will show a straight line that passes through the origin, indicating the proportional relationship between the weight and total cost of the bags of lemons.