cost of a 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.

1 answer

To determine which candy bar is cheaper per bar, we first need to calculate the cost per bar for Candy Bar A based on the given table and then for Candy Bar B based on the equation provided.

Candy Bar A:

From the table:

  • Cost for 1 bar: $1.25 → Cost per bar = $1.25
  • Cost for 2 bars: $2.50 → Cost per bar = $2.50 / 2 = $1.25
  • Cost for 3 bars: $3.75 → Cost per bar = $3.75 / 3 = $1.25
  • Cost for 4 bars: $5.00 → Cost per bar = $5.00 / 4 = $1.25
  • Cost for 5 bars: $6.25 → Cost per bar = $6.25 / 5 = $1.25

Cost per bar for Candy Bar A is consistently $1.25.

Candy Bar B:

The equation given is \(y = x\) where \(y\) represents the cost and \(x\) represents the quantity. This means:

  • Cost for 1 bar: $1 → Cost per bar = $1 / 1 = $1.00
  • Cost for 2 bars: $2 → Cost per bar = $2 / 2 = $1.00
  • Cost for 3 bars: $3 → Cost per bar = $3 / 3 = $1.00
  • Cost for 4 bars: $4 → Cost per bar = $4 / 4 = $1.00
  • Cost for 5 bars: $5 → Cost per bar = $5 / 5 = $1.00

Cost per bar for Candy Bar B is consistently $1.00.

Conclusion:

  • Candy Bar A costs $1.25 per bar.
  • Candy Bar B costs $1.00 per bar.

Candy Bar B is cheaper.

Therefore, the answer is 2.