The Graph Below Shows How the Amount of Fuel in the Tank

question 6

Multiple Choice

The graph below shows how the amount of fuel in the tank of a car decreases as the car is driven. Find the slope of the line between the two points shown on the graph, namely (50, 15) and (150, 9) . Write a sentence that states the meaning of the slope.

• A) m = -0.06; For each 100 miles the car is driven, approximately 0.06 gal of fuel is used.
• B) m = -0.06; For each mile the car is driven, approximately 0.06 gal of fuel is used.
• C) m = -0.06; The car averages approximately 60 miles per gallon.
• D) m = 0.06; For each mile the car is driven, approximately 0.06 gal of fuel is used.
• E) m = -0.6; For each mile the car is driven, approximately 0.6 gal of fuel is used.

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