Four pounds of apples cost $5. Eght pounds of apples cost $10. If the total cost of apples, y varies directly with the
of pounds of apples purchased. x what is the cost of 6 pounds of apples? Round your answer to the nearest
hundredth
well the cost of the apples can be found by dividing the price by the amount bought. ($5/4 or $10/8 = $1.25/lb). If you want to find the amount for 6 pounds just multiply it by the individual cost (6x$1.25= $7.50)
