Question

The production rate of a steel factory is declining due to old machinery. Over the last eight days production has dropped by 1.2 tons. What is the average rate of change in steel production over the eight days? Express the answer in tons per day.

A.
+1.2
B.
-1.2
C.
+0.15
D.
-0.15

Answer 1

-0.15

we want to divide the amount of tons that was lost over the course of 8 days, in which the answer is 1.2 divided by 8 = 0.15, we then get -0.15 because they lost tons

I hope this helps

Answer 2

I think is A srry if im wrong :c

Explanation: