Answer:
The average rate will be: 0.7 inches/hour
Hence, Option (4) is correct.
Explanation:
As the average rate = change in y-values/change in x values
= Δy/Δx
From the table, it is clear that over the time interval 't=2' to 't=7', the values
snow depth 'd' inches change from d=1.5 to d=5.
Therefore,
Average rate = Δy/Δx
= (5-1.5) / (7-2)
= 3.5/5
= 0.7 inches/hour
Therefore, the average rate will be: 0.7 inches/hour
Hence, Option (4) is correct.