Billy is interested in the average rate at which rain fell during a hurricane during one
9-hour period. Every few hours, he recorded the amount of rain in the rain gauge. The
graph shows the data he collected. Using the graph, determine which statements are
true. Select all that apply.
C:
Inches of rain
6
S
3
2
23
a: The heaviest rain fell during the first two hours.
b: The rain fell at an average rate of 2 inches per hour for the first e: From 5 to 9 hours, rain fell at an average rate of 0.25 inches
two hours.
per
hour.
The lightest rain fell from 2 to 5 hours.
6 7
Number of hours
9 x
d: From 2 to 5 hours, the average rate at which the rain fell was 3
inches per hour.