Question

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Item 3
The table shows the cost of renting bowling shoes.

Number of Pairs of Shoes Cost
1 $2.50
2 $5.00
3 $7.50
4 $10.00
5 $12.50
What does the rate of change mean in this situation?


The cost increases $10.00 for every additional pair of shoes rented.

The cost increases $5.00 for every additional pair of shoes rented.

The cost increases $2.50 for every additional pair of shoes rented.

The cost increases $7.50 for every additional pair of shoes rented.

Answer 1

Answer:

C) The cost increases $2.50 for every additional pair of shoes rented.

Step-by-step explanation:

Notice a pattern. When you buy a new pair of shoes, the total gets increased by $2.50 depending on how many pairs of shoes you buy. For example, starting with 1 pair of shoes, it costs $2.50, but when you buy another pair, the cost is $2.50+$2.50=2*$2.50=$5.00, and so on...

Therefore, the correct choice is C