Question

The table shows a puppy's weightduring its first 6 months of life. Findand interpret the average rate of change during this time period

Answer 1

The average rate of change is given by the final weight minus the initial weight divided by the final time minus the initial time:

$\frac{63-12}{6-0}=\frac{51}{6}=8.5\text{ }\frac{ounces}{months}$

This mean that the a puppy tends to acquire around 8.5 ounces per month during its first six months of life