The Given Situation Involves a Rate of Change That You

question 42

Multiple Choice

The given situation involves a rate of change that you may assume to be constant. Write a statement that describes howone variable varies with respect to another, give the rate of change numerically (with units) , and use the rate of changerule to answer the questions.
-You drive along the highway at a constant speed of 45 miles per hour. How far do you travel in 3.4 hours? In 6.5 hours? Write a statement that describes how one variable varies with respect to
Another.

• A)Your distance traveled changes with respect to time at a rate of 45 miles per hour. The rate of change is 45 mi/hr. In 3.4 hours, you travel 191.25 miles. In 6.5 hours, you travel 365.625
• Miles.
• B)Your distance traveled changes with respect to time at a rate of 45 miles per hour. The rate of change is 45 mi/hr. In 3.4 hours, you travel 76.5 miles. In 6.5 hours, you travel 146.25 miles.
• C)Your distance traveled changes with respect to time at a rate of 45 miles per hour. The rate of change is 45 mi/hr. In 3.4 hours, you travel 153 miles. In 6.5 hours, you travel 292.5 miles.
• D)Your distance traveled changes with respect to time at a rate of 45 miles per hour. The rate of change is 45 mi/hr. In 3.4 hours, you travel 114.75 miles. In 6.5 hours, you travel 219.375
• Miles.

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