Question

the table shows the fine owed for an overdue library book according to how many days it is overdue whats the initial value?

Table: (2 days: fine 30 cents ) (3 days: 45 cents) (4 days : 60 cents)

Answer 1

Looking at the pattern, we can see that the difference in fines between consecutive days overdue is increasing by 15 cents each time (30 cents to 45 cents is an increase of 15 cents, and 45 cents to 60 cents is also an increase of 15 cents). Therefore, the initial value should be 0 cents.

Answer 2

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

You are correct, I apologize for the mistake. The initial value is 0 cents since it costs nothing for the first day that the book is overdue. Thank you for pointing that out.

Answer 3

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

The initial value or fine for an overdue library book is 30 cents.