Question

This graph shows how the length of time a kayak is rented is related to the rental cost. What Is the rate of change shown in the graph?

Answer 1

$8/hr

Explanation:

According to the graph, the "rise" is $48 and the "run" is 6 hours. Thus, the

rate of change of the amount due on this rental is:

$48

---------- = $8/hr

6 hrs

Answer 2

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Answer:

C. $8/hour.

Explanation:

Find the rate of change, or slope using rise/run.

Rise = y-value

Run = x-value

Therefore:

Take a point from the graph. (2, 16) will be used in this instance:

16/2 = 8.

Therefore, the rate of change is $8/hour.