In a Certain Town the Annual Consumption, B, of Beef $$b = 35 - 0.4 t$$

question 162

Multiple Choice

In a certain town the annual consumption, b, of beef (in pounds per person) can be estimated by $$b = 35 - 0.4 t$$ where t is the number of years since 2010. What is the slope of the graph of this function? Write a sentence interpreting this value.

• A) 35; The average consumption of beef in this town is decreasing by 35 pounds per person per year.
• B) -0.4; The average consumption of beef in this town is increasing by 0.4 pounds per person per year.
• C) 35; The average consumption of beef in this town is increasing by 35 pounds per person per year.
• D) -0.4; The average consumption of beef in this town is decreasing by 0.4 pounds per person per year.

---

Definitions:

Anchoring with Adjustment

A cognitive heuristic where an individual bases their initial estimate or decision on an initial value (anchor) and makes adjustments from that point to reach a conclusion.

Us vs. Them Heuristic

A cognitive bias that categorizes individuals or groups into an 'in-group' or an 'out-group,' influencing social behavior and decision making.

Police Officers

Law enforcement officials responsible for maintaining public order, enforcing laws, and preventing, detecting, and investigating criminal activities.

Combat Zone

A designated area where military forces are engaged in conflict or where combat operations are conducted.