Question

The function y = 3.75 + 1.5 (x - 1) can be used to determine the cost in dollars for a taxi ride of x miles. Give the number which completes the statement below:

The rate of change is $______per mile.

Answer 1

1.5 dollars per mile

Explanation:

Answer 2

rate of change = 1.5 dollars per mile

Explanation:

cost for travelling 1 mile = 3.75

cost 2 miles = 5.25

cost 3 miles = 6.75

cost 4 miles = 8.25