Question

Calculate the rate of change for the interval 45

Answer 1

Option B: 0.09 mpg/mph

Explanation:

You divide the delta (=difference) in F by the delta in x:

delta F is 35.0-34.1 = 0.9

delta x = 55-45 = 10

so rate of change is 0.9/10 = 0.09, answer B

Answer 2

Find the difference between 45 and 55:

55-45 = 10

Find the difference between the mpg for 45 and 55:

35 - 34.1 = 0.9

Divide the difference in mpg by the difference in x:

0.9 / 10 = 0.09

The answer is B.