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Interpreting Slope from a Table
Which statement describes the slope of a graph of the
data?
Rohit visited a pumpkin patch with his family. The table
shows the relationship between the weight and price of a
pumpkin.
Pumpkin Patch Sales
Weight (lb)
Price ($)
4
6
For each additional pound, the price increases
$0.50
For each additional pound, the price increases
$1.50
8
12
For every additional dollar, the pumpkin can
increase by 1.5 pounds.
For every additional dollar, the pumpkin can
increase by 0.5 pounds.
12
18
16
24
20
30