Use the table to answer the question.

This table shows the price of Candy Bar A for different quantities purchased.
($) Cost of Candy Bar A
Quantity ($) Cost
1 1.25
2 2.50
3 3.75
4 5.00
5 6.25
The cost of Candy Bar A is displayed in the table. The proportional relationship between the cost and quantity for Candy Bar B is represented by the equation y=x
. Which candy bar is the cheapest cost per bar? Enter 1 for Candy Bar A. Enter 2 for Candy Bar B.

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To determine which candy bar is cheaper per bar, we need to compare the cost per bar for both Candy Bar A and Candy Bar B.

For Candy Bar A: The table shows the costs for different quantities purchased:

  • For 1 bar: $1.25 → $1.25 per bar
  • For 2 bars: $2.50 → $1.25 per bar
  • For 3 bars: $3.75 → $1.25 per bar
  • For 4 bars: $5.00 → $1.25 per bar
  • For 5 bars: $6.25 → $1.25 per bar

The cost per bar for Candy Bar A remains constant at $1.25 regardless of how many bars are purchased.

For Candy Bar B: The equation for Candy Bar B is \(y = x\), which indicates the cost \(y\) is equal to the quantity \(x\). Therefore, the cost per bar is:

  • For 1 bar: $1.00 → $1.00 per bar
  • For 2 bars: $2.00 → $1.00 per bar
  • For 3 bars: $3.00 → $1.00 per bar
  • For 4 bars: $4.00 → $1.00 per bar
  • For 5 bars: $5.00 → $1.00 per bar

The cost per bar for Candy Bar B is consistently $1.00, which is cheaper than the $1.25 per bar for Candy Bar A.

Therefore, between Candy Bar A and Candy Bar B, Candy Bar B (with a cost of $1.00 per bar) is cheaper.

The answer is 2 for Candy Bar B.