Graph Interpretation Questions

The graph shows the cost of apples at a local market. Use the graph to answer problems 1–3. What is the cost of 1 apple and of 3 apples? How do you know?

• The cost of 1 apple is $1 and 3 apples is $3.

• The cost of 1 apple is $2 and 3 apples is $5.

• The cost of 1 apple is $0.5 and 3 apples is $1.5.

• The cost of 1 apple is $1.5 and 3 apples is $4.5.

What does the point (0, 0) represent in this context?

• The origin in a coordinate system

• A random point on a graph

• The center of a circle

• A point on the x-axis

What does the point (2, 1.5) represent in this context?

• A coordinate on a graph

• A point in time

• A location on a map

• A value in a dataset

The graph shows Manuela’s earnings for the number of hours she spends tutoring. How much does Manuela earn for each hour of tutoring?

• $10 per hour

• $15 per hour

• $20 per hour

• $25 per hour

Write an equation that shows the relationship between Manuela’s earnings, y, and hours, x.

• y = 10x

• y = x + 10

• y = 10 + x

• y = x - 10

The graph shows the distance Jason’s family traveled on a recent road trip. What is the constant of proportionality?

• 0.5

• 1

• 1.5

• 2

Identify and interpret one other point on the graph.

• Point A: (2, 3)

• Point B: (4, 5)

• Point C: (6, 7)

• Point D: (8, 9)

Write an equation that models the distance, d, traveled in t hours.

• d = rt

• d = r + t

• d = r - t

• d = r/t

The graph shows the cost per pound of chicken salad. Use the graph to answer problems 9 and 10. Randy claims that he can buy 3.5 pounds of chicken salad for $23.50. Is he correct?

• Yes, he is correct.

• No, he is not correct.

Explain how you can determine how much chicken salad you can buy for $52.50.

• By calculating the price per pound and dividing $52.50 by that price.

• By estimating the total weight of chicken salad you need.

• By checking the store's inventory for available chicken salad.

• By asking the cashier how much chicken salad you can buy.