Step 1
Let
x------> the cost in dollar
y-----> the pounds of grapes
[tex]A(0,0)\ B(2,1)[/tex]
we know that
A relationship between two variables, x, and y, represent a direct variation if it can be expressed in the form [tex]y/x=k[/tex] or [tex]y=kx[/tex]
The line in the graph represent a direct variation
Find the constant of proportionality k
[tex]y/x=k[/tex]------> substitute point B -----> [tex]1/2=k[/tex]
The slope is equal to the constant of proportionality
so
[tex]m=0.50\ \frac{pounds}{\$}[/tex]
the linear equation is [tex]g=0.50c[/tex]
therefore
the answer Part a) is
For every dollar you spend, you can get [tex]0.50[/tex] pounds
Step 2
Find the cost for one pound of grapes
Let
[tex]g=1\ pound[/tex]
substitute the value of g in the linear equation and solve for c
[tex]g=0.50c[/tex]
[tex]1=0.50c[/tex]
[tex]c=1/0.50=2\$[/tex]
therefore
the answer Part b) is
For each pound of grapes, you would need [tex]2\$[/tex]