Find the Average Rate of Change Illustrated in the Graph

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Multiple Choice

Find the average rate of change illustrated in the graph.
-Along with incomes, people's charitable contributions have steadily increased over the past few years. The table below shows the average deduction for charitable contributions reported on individual income tax
Returns over 6 years. Find the average rate of change per year between year 3 and year 5. $$\begin{array} { c | c } \text { Year } & \text { Charitable Contributions } \\\hline 1 & \$ 1600 \\2 & \$ 2430 \\3 & \$ 2500 \\4 & \$ 2790 \\5 & \$ 3030 \\6 & \$ 3140\end{array}$$

• A) $530 per year
• B) $320 per year
• C) $300 per year
• D) $265 per year

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Definitions:

Nitrogen

A chemical element with symbol N and atomic number 7, essential for all living organisms and a major component of amino acids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

Molecular Ion

An ion formed by the removal or addition of an electron to a molecule during mass spectrometry.

Basic

Refers to substances that can accept protons or donate electrons, characterized by a high pH value when dissolved in water.

Amines

Organic compounds and functional groups that contain a basic nitrogen atom with a lone pair, typically derived from ammonia by replacing one or more hydrogen atoms with hydrocarbon groups.