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Michael started a savings account with $800. After 4 weeks, he had $750 dollars, and after 10 weeks, he had $675

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The rate of change is -$12.50 per week.

How the rate of change is computed:

The initial amount Michael started the savings account with = $800

The amount in the savings account after 4 weeks = $750

The amount in the savings account after 10 weeks = $675

The rate of change per week:

Difference between the initial amount and the amount after 4 weeks = $50 ($800 - $750)

The number of weeks between the first and 4th week = 4

Rate of change in the savings account after 4 weeks = 12.5 ($50/4)

Difference between the amount after 4 weeks and after 10 weeks = $75 ($750 - $675)

The number of weeks between the 4th week and the 10th week = 6.

Rate of change in the savings account after 4 weeks = 12.5 ($75/6)

Thus, the rate of change in Michael's saving account is constantly -12.50 per week.

Complete Question:

Michael started a savings account with $800. After 4 weeks, he had $750 dollars, and after 10 weeks, he had $675. What is the rate of change of money in his savings account per week?

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