mathdad
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The following data represent the weight (in grams) of various candy bars and the corresponding number of calories.
Candy Bar.......Weight, x.......Calories, y
Hershey..........44.28..............230
Nestle.............44.84.............230
Butterfinger....61.30.............270
Babe Ruth......66.45.............280
Almond Joy...47.33.............220
Twix...............58.00.............280
Snickers........61.12.............280
Heath............39.52.............210
Question:
What type of relation appears to exist between the weigh of a candy bar and the number of calories?
I say more weight = more calories and vice-versa.
According to the textbook answer section, the correct relation should be stated as the following:
Linear with positive slope.
I do not understand the book's answer. Also, is my understanding wrong?
Candy Bar.......Weight, x.......Calories, y
Hershey..........44.28..............230
Nestle.............44.84.............230
Butterfinger....61.30.............270
Babe Ruth......66.45.............280
Almond Joy...47.33.............220
Twix...............58.00.............280
Snickers........61.12.............280
Heath............39.52.............210
Question:
What type of relation appears to exist between the weigh of a candy bar and the number of calories?
I say more weight = more calories and vice-versa.
According to the textbook answer section, the correct relation should be stated as the following:
Linear with positive slope.
I do not understand the book's answer. Also, is my understanding wrong?