Question

The function graphed shows the total cost for a taxi cab ride for x miles.

Select from the drop-down menus to correctly identify the taxi cab ride information provided by the graph.

The slope is:
A)5
B)3
C) 2.5
D) 0.2

The slope represents:
A)The total cost of the taxi ride
B)The total number of miles driven
C)The cost per mile traveled
D) the initial cost of the ride

Answer 1

the slope is 2.5

i know this because:

(0,2)  (6,18)

18-2 =  16/6 = 2.5

6 - 0 =16/6 =  2.5