Mathematics Worksheet With Answer Key - Grade 8, Mcas, 2015 Page 13
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Session 2
ID:307587 SL014_fruit_stands.eps C Common
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Julia and Tom each have a fruit stand. The information in the boxes below can be used to
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determine the costs, in dollars, of cherries at the two fruit stands.
Julia’s Fruit Stand
Tom’s Fruit Stand
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y
4.5x,
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where y equals the total cost, in
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dollars, of x pounds of cherries
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Amount of Cherries (in pounds)
Based on the information, which of the following statements best compares the costs of
cherries at the two fruit stands?
A. Cherries cost $1.50 more per pound at Julia’s Fruit Stand than at Tom’s Fruit Stand.
B. Cherries cost $2.50 more per pound at Julia’s Fruit Stand than at Tom’s Fruit Stand.
C. Cherries cost $1.50 more per pound at Tom’s Fruit Stand than at Julia’s Fruit Stand.
D. Cherries cost $2.50 more per pound at Tom’s Fruit Stand than at Julia’s Fruit Stand.
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