Asked by Ellen
                The following table shows the percentage of the U.S. Discretionary Budget allocated to education in 2003, 2005, and 2009 (t=0 represents 2000)
Year t 3 5 9
Percentage p(t) 6.8 7 6.2
(a) Compute and interpret the average rate of change of P(t)
(b) Over the period 2003-2009 (that is [3,9]) and
(c) Over the period [5,9] be sure to state the units of measurement.
I have no idea how to start this could you please walk me though how to work this problem? I am so lost. Thank you.
            
        Year t 3 5 9
Percentage p(t) 6.8 7 6.2
(a) Compute and interpret the average rate of change of P(t)
(b) Over the period 2003-2009 (that is [3,9]) and
(c) Over the period [5,9] be sure to state the units of measurement.
I have no idea how to start this could you please walk me though how to work this problem? I am so lost. Thank you.
Answers
                    Answered by
            bobpursley
            
    a has to be instructions for b, and c.
b. rate change=change/time=(6.2-6.8)/(9-3)
c. rate change=change/time=(7-6.8)/(9-5)
    
b. rate change=change/time=(6.2-6.8)/(9-3)
c. rate change=change/time=(7-6.8)/(9-5)
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