Comparing Slopes with Application of Two Tables

The graph shows the cost of candy as a function of the weight of the candy. Calculate the slope.

• $2.66 for every ounce of candy bought

• $3 for every ounce of candy bought

• $0.50 for every ounce of candy bought

• $0.38 for every ounce of candy bought

The table shows the cost of a taxi, given the number of miles traveled. Calculate the slope and explain the meaning.

• The taxi charges $0.30 for every mile traveled.

• The taxi charges $1.00 for every mile traveled.

• The taxi charges $1.30 for every mile traveled.

• The taxi charges $2.50 for every mile traveled.

The table shows the amount of water in a pool as it drains. Calculate the slope and explain what it means.

• 2.4 gallons of water are added to the pool each hour.

• 2.4 gallons of water are drained from the pool each hour.

• 41 gallons of water are added to the pool each hour.

• 41 gallons of water are drained from the pool each hour.

What is the slope of the line that contains these points?

• 2

• -2

• 1/2

• -1/2

Which company shows a greater slope?

• Water's Edge Rafts

• Ryan's Rafts

The table shows cookie sales over 25 weeks. What is the slope of the line that can be used to model this data?

• Slope: 11

• Slope: -11

Which company shows a greater slope?

• Water's Edge Rafts

• Ryan's Rafts

What is the slope of the table?

• m=5/6

• m=-5/6

• m=6/5

• m=-6/5

What equation is represented by the table?

• y = 1/3x

• y = 3x

• y = 10x

• y = x - 1/3

What is the slope of the line that contains these points?

• 8

• -8

• 1/8

• -1/8