Question

1. The table below shows Vanessa's height in inches for two different years.

YEAR (x) 2000&2005
HEIGHT (y) 48 inches 54 inches

Which is a correct conclusion about the rate of change shown in the table?

A. Vanessa grows about 41.7 inches per year. B. Vanessa grows about 6 inches per year.
C. Vanessa grows about 1.2 inches per year.
D. Vanessa grows about 83 inches per year.​

Answer 1

Option C, Vanessa grows 1.2 inch per year

Explanation:

Based on the given information it is clear that from 2005 to 2000 i.e in 5 years height of Vanessa has increased by 6 inch i.e from 48 inch to 54 inch.

If we estimate the per year growth, we can deduces that Vanessa grows by
`(6)/(5) = 1.2` inch.

Hence, option C is correct

Vanessa grows 1.2 inch per year