Average Rate of Change (EOC)

Average Rate of Change (EOC)

Example 1:

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A function is shown.

f(x) = 50,900(1.03)^x

To the nearest whole number, what is the average rate of change of the function over the interval from x = 0 to x = 15?

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A function is shown.

f(x) = 52,900(2.15)^x

To the nearest whole number, what is the average rate of change of the function over the interval from x = 1 to x = 3?

Example 2

Multiple Choice

In which interval did the car have the greatest rate of change in distance traveled?

• 10.6 to 19.3 seconds

• 19.3 to 27.5 seconds

• 27.5 to 40.1 seconds

• 40.1 to 68.2 seconds