Interpreting Rate of Change

The function is . . .

• increasing

• decreasing

The rate of change is . . .

• positive

• negative

The function is . . .

• increasing

• decreasing

What does the rate of change represent in this situation?

• The sloth runs 1 feet in 3 minutes

• The sloth runs 3 feet in 1 minute

• The sloth runs fast

• The sloth runs 6 feet in 1 minute

What is the rate of change demonstrated in this graph?

• 2 cm per hour

• ¹/₄ cm per hour

• ¹/₂ cm per hour

• 4 cm per hour

From the table, what is the rate of change we see happening? (Select all that apply)

• Increase of $75 per adult

• Increase of $375 per 5 adults

• Increase of $150 per 3 adults

• Increase of $2 per 150 adults

Which company shows a greater rate of change?

• Water's Edge Rafts

• Ryan's Rafts

Which function has the GREATER rate of change?

• N

• M

• N & M have the same rate of change

What is the rate of change for Function C?

• 2/3

• 3/2

• 3

• 2

Who has the greater rate of change?

• They have the same rate of change.