Question

The price of bread has been increasing over the last month. Brian believes there is a positive correlation between the number of predicted storms and the price of bread.

Number of Storms Predicted Bread Price
1 $2.30
3 $2.41
4 $2.50
6 $2.68
7 $2.81


Use the table to determine the average rate of change from 3 to 6 storms.

Answer 1

Answer: 0.09

Explanation:

Number of storms Bread Price

1 $2.30

3 $2.41

4 $2.50

6 $2.38

7 $2.81

The average rate of change from 3 to 6 storms:

`(2.68-2.41)/(6-3)` = 0.09