Question

The graph shows the cost for each lawn that is mowed.

What does the rate of change represent in this situation?


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The rate of change represents

Answer 1

my answer would be B. i know this because i took the test and had this correct. hope this helps everyone looking for it

Answer 2

The rate of change of a graph is given by the y value divided by the x value.

Given that the y-axis is labelled cost (dollars) and that the x-axis is labelled lawns mowed.

Therefore, the rate of change represents the cost per lawn mowed.