Lala's Local Market has the freshest watermelons. The cost is determined based on the number of pounds purchased which is detailed in the table below.
0
0.25
0.5
1.5
2
3
5
Amount of
watermelon in
pounds, p.
A
Cost of
watermelon, C.
$0
$0.35
$0.70
$2.10
$2.80
$4.20
$7.00
a. Determine the rate of change of the cost of watermelon.
b. Determine the initial value of this relationship.
c. Write a function that represents the cost, C, of watermelon in terms of the pounds, p.
purchased.
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