Solve the Problem $\$ 0.28$ Billion Per Year
B) Decrease Of $\$ 0.28$

question 105

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-Data regarding the amount spent by a government department is represented in the following graph. Find the rate of change of the amount spent with respect to time, in billions per year.

• A) Increase of \(\$ 0.28\) billion per year
• B) Decrease of \(\$ 0.28\) billion per year
• C) Decrease of \(\$ 0.38\) billion per year
• D) Increase of \(\$ 0.18\) billion per year

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