Ask your own question, for FREE!
Mathematics 24 Online
OpenStudy (anonymous):

Farley bought $5 worth of school supplies plus pencils at $0.40 per pencil. What is the rate of change in this sentence?

OpenStudy (agreene):

A rate of change is something with "per" usually. like mph or miles PER hour, m/s or meters PER second. It refers to the division, which gives you a rate. so in this sentence you have have "$0.40 PER pencil" or $0.40/1pencil so that's your rate of change.

Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!
Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!