Question

Number of

Popsicles
Total Cost of
Popsicles
2
6
4
12
6
18
8
24
What is the Constant Rate of Change?

Answer 1

The constant rate of change is 3

Explanation:

Given

x y

2 6

4 12

6 18

8 24

Required

Determine the constant rate of change

Represent the constant rate of change with k.

k is calculated using:

`k = (y)/(x)`

When y = 24; x = 8

So, we have:

`k = (24)/(8)`

`k = 3`