From the WWPlot source, it looks as if $gr->size() will return the pixel size (width, height) of the graph object as an array reference. So I think your call will work if you replace $gr->size[0] with $gr->size()->[0].
Gavin
WeBWorK Problems
accessing a dynamic images pixel width
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