Use the table and image to answer the question.

Store 1 Football Cost
Quantity ($) Cost
1 12
2 24
3 36
An illustration shows a graph labeled Football Cost. The horizontal axis is labeled Quantity and ranges from 0 to 5 in increments of 1. The vertical axis is labeled Cost and ranges from 0 to 39 in increments of 3. An upward slanting line segment connects points plotted at left parenthesis 0 comma 0 right parenthesis, left parenthesis 1 comma 9 right parenthesis, left parenthesis 2 comma 18 right parenthesis, left parenthesis 3 comma 27 right parenthesis, and left parenthesis 4 comma 36 right parenthesis.

Two stores have their footballs on sale. Which store has the better buy? What is the cost for a football at Store 1 and Store 2?

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Responses

Store 1 has the better buy on footballs. Store 2’s football costs $9, and Store 1’s football costs $3.
Store 1 has the better buy on footballs. Store 2’s football costs $9, and Store 1’s football costs $3.

Store 2 has the better buy on footballs. Store 1’s football costs $24, and Store 2’s football costs $9.
Store 2 has the better buy on footballs. Store 1’s football costs $24, and Store 2’s football costs $9.

Store 2 has the better buy on footballs. Store 1’s football costs $12, and Store 2’s football costs $9.
Store 2 has the better buy on footballs. Store 1’s football costs $12, and Store 2’s football costs $9.

Store 1 has the better buy on footballs. Store 2’s football costs $12, and Store 1’s football costs $9.

1 answer

To determine which store has the better buy on footballs, we need to analyze the costs provided for Store 1 and compare them with the cost information likely pertaining to Store 2.

From the data you provided for Store 1:

  • The cost of 1 football is $12
  • The cost of 2 footballs is $24 ($12 each)
  • The cost of 3 footballs is $36 ($12 each)

From the graph description, it suggests a linear relationship where the cost of footballs increases at a consistent rate (likely implying $12 per football).

Now, to determine the costs for Store 2 (which is inferred from the available responses), it appears that Store 2 offers a better deal. Based on the responses you offered, the lowest individual cost mentioned in response options for Store 2 is $9 (with no specific quantity given).

Let's analyze the potential responses:

  1. Store 1 has the better buy on footballs. Store 2’s football costs $9, and Store 1’s football costs $3.
  2. Store 2 has the better buy on footballs. Store 1’s football costs $24, and Store 2’s football costs $9.
  3. Store 2 has the better buy on footballs. Store 1’s football costs $12, and Store 2’s football costs $9.
  4. Store 1 has the better buy on footballs. Store 2’s football costs $12, and Store 1’s football costs $9.

Given the cost per football:

  • Store 1 costs $12 per football.
  • Store 2 most likely costs $9 per football.

With Store 2 being lower than Store 1, the conclusion is:

Store 2 has the better buy on footballs. Store 1’s football costs $12, and Store 2’s football costs $9.

Thus, the correct response based on your options is:

Store 2 has the better buy on footballs. Store 1’s football costs $12, and Store 2’s football costs $9.