Question

the sign below advertises the cost of fruit at a roadside market. bananas: $0.30 each or 6 for $1.50 apples: 2 for $1 or 5 for $2.50 which statement correctly describes the relationship between the number of each type of fruit and the cost? a. a proportional relationship exists for both apples and bananas. b. a proportional relationship exists for apples but not for bananas. c. a proportional relationship exists for bananas but not for apples. d. a proportional relationship does not exist for either apples or bananas.

Explanation:

Step1: Check apples' unit price

Unit price for apples: $1/2 = 0.5, $2.5/5 = 0.5 (same rate)

Step2: Check bananas' unit price

Unit price for bananas: $0.3 each, $1.5/6 = 0.25 (different rates)

Step3: Determine proportionality

Proportional if constant unit price; apples yes, bananas no.

Answer:

B. A proportional relationship exists for apples but not for bananas.