Question

The cost c per person to participate in a guided camping tour depends on the number of n participating in the tour. This relationship can be described by the function c = – 4n + 60, where 0 < n < 12. What is the rate of change described by this function?

Answer 1

-4

Explanation:

Given the function :

c = – 4n + 60

Where, c = cost of participation ;

n = number of persons

The cost equation can be related to the slope intercept, equation ;

y = mx + b

Where, m = Slope or rate of change

b = intercept

Comparing the slope intercept equation to the cost equation ;

m = - 4 ; Hence, the rate of change of cost is - 4