To find the number of calories in 1 ounce of soda, we can analyze the coordinates of the points given in the graph. We know from the points provided that there is a consistent proportional relationship between ounces and calories.
The points plotted are:
- (0, 0)
- (3, 36)
- (6, 72)
- (9, 108)
- (12, 144)
From this, we can observe that as the ounces (x-coordinate) increase, the calories (y-coordinate) increase proportionately.
To find the calories per ounce, we can look at the values. For example, at 3 ounces, there are 36 calories. To find the calories per ounce, we divide the calories by the ounces:
\[ \frac{36 \text{ calories}}{3 \text{ ounces}} = 12 \text{ calories per ounce} \]
To verify this, we can check another point on the line, like from the (6, 72) point:
\[ \frac{72 \text{ calories}}{6 \text{ ounces}} = 12 \text{ calories per ounce} \]
And one more, at (9, 108):
\[ \frac{108 \text{ calories}}{9 \text{ ounces}} = 12 \text{ calories per ounce} \]
Since all calculations yield the same result, we confirm that there are:
12 calories in 1 ounce of soda.