Use the table to answer the question.

Question

Number of Months Cost ($)
1 74
2 99
3 124
4 149
The table below shows the cost for a gym membership at the local fitness center with an initial start-up fee charged in the first month. Find the slope, or monthly cost.

(1 point)
Responses

$37.25
$37.25

$49
$49

$74
$74

$25

Answer 1

The slope, or monthly cost, can be calculated by finding the change in cost (rise) for each additional month (run).

For example, between 1 month and 2 months, the cost increased by $25 ($99 - $74). Therefore, the monthly cost would be $25.

So, the correct answer is $25.