Independent Practice Now practice solving some problems.

People
2
3
4
5
6

Cost
(dollars)

7.90
11.85
15.80
19.75
23.70

The rate of change is constant in the table. Find the rate of change. Explain what the rate of change means for the situation.

A.
–3.95; the cost per person is –$3.95.

B.
–0.25; the cost per person is –$.25.

C.
3.95; the cost per person is $3.95.

D.
0.25; the cost per person is $.25.