Slope in Real-World Problems Quick Check
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Question
Use the table to answer the question.
Number of Months Cost ($)
1 74
2 99
3 124
4 149
The table below shows the cost for a gym membership at the local fitness center with an initial start-up fee charged in the first month. Find the slope, or monthly cost.
(1 point)
Responses
$37.25
$37.25
$74
$74
$49
$49
$25
To find the slope, or monthly cost, we need to find the change in cost per month.
The change in cost from month 1 to month 2 is $99 - $74 = $25.
So, the slope, or monthly cost, is $25.
Therefore, the correct answer is $25.