The Percent P of High School Students Who Participate in Sports

question 11

Multiple Choice

The percent p of high school students who participate in sports at a public high school can be modeled by 10 p $16 x = 224$ , where $x$ is the number of years after 2010 . Interpret the slope as a rate of change if $x$ is the independent variable.

• A) The percent of high school students who participate in sports at this school is decreasing by 1.6 percent per year.
• B) The percent of high school students who participate in sports at this school is increasing by 16 percent per year.
• C) The percent of high school students who participate in sports at this school is decreasing by 16 percent per year.
• D) The percent of high school students who participate in sports at this school is increasing by 1.6 percent per year.

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Definitions:

Team Talkers

Individuals within a group or team who are particularly vocal or influential in discussions and decision-making processes.

Legitimate Power

Power that stems from being elected or appointed to a specific position or office.

Fellow Students

Peers or colleagues who are enrolled in the same educational institution or course.

Prescriptive

Relating to the imposition or application of rules or recommendations, often in a directive manner.