Comparing Proportional Relationships

Question

ype the correct answer in each box.

Shannon Perfumeries sells two fragrances. The table contains the price corresponding to the number of bottles of fragrance A.

Bottles	Price($)
3	78
6	156
9	234

The graph represents the relationship of the price with respect to the number of bottles of fragrance B.

What is the unit rate of Fragrance A and Fragrance B. Which Fragrance has the highest unit rate

Answer 1

The UNIT RATE of Fragrance A is: 78/3 = 156/6 = 234/9 = $26 per bottle

The plot for Fragrance B includes points (1,24) and (2,48). The "rise over run," that is, the price per bottle is $24.

Fragrance A has the higher unit rate.