The table shows the linear relationship between the number of hours Georgia worked at the tutoring center, x, and the amount of money Georgia earned, y.
Georgia's Earnings
Number of Hours Worked 3.2 4.7 6.2 7.7
Amount Earned $51.20 $75.20 $99.20 $123.20
What is the rate of change and what does it mean?
Responses
A The rate of change is 24. Georgia earns $24 per hour that she tutors.The rate of change is 24. Georgia earns $24 per hour that she tutors.
B The rate of change is 1.5. Georgia earns $1.50 per hour that she tutors.The rate of change is 1.5. Georgia earns $1.50 per hour that she tutors.
C The rate of change is 16. Georgia earns $16 per hour that she tutors.The rate of change is 16. Georgia earns $16 per hour that she tutors.
D The rate of change is 8. Georgia earns $8 per hour that she tutors.