Step 1
Define variables:
x – cost in dollars
y – weight of grapes in pounds

We know that the relationship between x and y represents direct variation if it follows the form
or
.
The line illustrated in the graph represents such a direct variation.
Determine the proportionality constant k.
– substitute coordinates of point B –> 
The slope corresponds to the constant of proportionality.
Therefore,

The linear equation is
.
Hence,
Answer to part (a):
You can obtain
pounds of grapes per dollar spent.
Step 2
Calculate the cost per pound of grapes.
Let

Insert the value of g into the equation and solve for c.



Therefore,
Answer to part (b):
The price is
for each pound of grapes.