Question

The graph shows a proportional relationship between the total number of tennis balls and the number of cans. What does the point

(2, 6) represent in this situation?



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A.
There is one can with 3 tennis balls.

B.
There are two cans with 6 tennis balls.

C.
There are 6 cans with two tennis balls.

D.
There are 3 cans with one tennis ball each.

Answer 1

B. The point (2, 6) means 2 cans contain 6 tennis balls (so each can has 3 balls).