The table shows the cost of a ski rental package for a given number of people.

People Cost ($)
4 160
5 200
6 240
7 280

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

Question

The table shows the cost of a ski rental package for a given number of people.

People Cost ($) 
4 160 
5 200 
6 240 
7 280 


The rate of change is constant in each table. Find the rate of change. Explain what the rate of change means for the situation.

anonymous · Answer

40/1 dollars per person; the cost is $40 for each person

Is this correct?

anonymous · Answer

Or do I have it backwards? I am a bit confused.

1/40 dollars per room; the cost is $40 for each person