Question

Identify the slope, or rate of change, and describe it in terms of the problem. A contractor charges an initial fee of $50 and then $225 for every three days of work it takes to complete the project. Identify the rate of change and describe it in terms of the problem.

Answer 1

$75

Explanation:

Given,

Initial fee / charge = $50

Charge per 3 days of work = $225

The rate of change is the slope which is the change in amount charged per day;

HENCE, we need to calculate the charge per day on other to find the rate of change :

If $225 is charged for 3 days

Amount charged per day is ;

$225 / 3

= $75 is charged per everyday of work it takes to complete the project