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A baby elephant weighs 200 pounds at birth. Seven years later, the elephant's weight is 3,000 pounds.

What is the rate of change of the weight of the elephant?
A) 400 pounds per year
B) 429 pounds per year
C) 457 pounds per year
D) 466 pounds per year

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D) 466 pounds per year
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Answer:

A - 7*400 = 2800 + 200 = 3000

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