Question

Use the table to answer the question.
Height above canyon floor | time (minutes)
360 | 0
280 | 3
160 | 10
80 | 14


Which statement best interprets the rate of change of the linear model shown in the table?
(1 point)

A. The elevation of a hiker who is hiking up from canyon floor changes out of weight of -20 feet per minute.

B. The elevation of a hiker who is hiking down to canyon floor changes out of weight of -20 feet per minute.

C. The elevation of a hiker who is hiking up from canyon floor changes out of weight of 20 feet per minute.

D. The elevation of a hiker who is hiking down to canyon floor changes out of weight of 20 feet per minute.

Answer 1

The correct answer is B!! ( The elevation of a hiker who is hiking down to canyon floor changes out of weight of 20 feet per minute.

Answer 2

The correct answer is C. The elevation of a hiker who is hiking up from canyon floor changes out of weight of 20 feet per minute.

Answer 3

Apologies for the error. You are correct, the rate of change in this linear model indicates that the elevation of a hiker who is hiking down to the canyon floor changes at a rate of -20 feet per minute. Thank you for pointing out the mistake.