(a)
To find: the rate of change
(a)
Answer to Problem 23SR
The rate of change is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Water Park Costs | |
Number of People | Total Cost |
Calculation:
The objective is to find the rate of change and interpret its meaning.
First, plot a graph for cost
The graph is a straight line; choose any two the points on the line, say
The rate of change will be given by:
The rate of change is
Conclusion:
Therefore, the rate of change is
(b)
To find: the meaning of rate
(b)
Answer to Problem 23SR
The rate of change is
Explanation of Solution
The rate of change is
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