To interpret the slope accurately, we need to look at the weight gain of the elephant calf over time.
Given:
- The calf gains approximately 2.5 pounds each day.
- In one year (365 days), the gain would be:
\( \text{Weight Gain} = 2.5 \text{ pounds/day} \times 365 \text{ days} = 912.5 \text{ pounds} \)
Starting weight:
- The calf was born at 282 pounds.
Weight after one year:
- Initial weight: 282 pounds
- Final weight after one year: 1,195 pounds
Weight increase over one year: \( 1,195 - 282 = 913 \text{ pounds} \)
Now evaluating the options:
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The calf gains 365 pounds in 913 days.
This is incorrect because it does not align with the growth discussed (913 pounds gained, not 365). -
The calf gains 5 pounds every 2 days.
This option is incorrect as the calf gains 2.5 pounds each day, hence it would gain 5 pounds every 2 days would be correct. -
The calf gains an average of 1,195 pounds over one year of life.
Incorrect, as this number represents the weight after one year, not an average gain. -
The calf gains 737 pounds over 182 days.
This is inaccurate as well.
Consequently, the only relevant information is that the calf gains 2.5 pounds every day. However, none of the options provided accurately reflects this slope. If asked to select the closest representation of the slope based on the weight gain provided in the problem, option 2 could be considered the best fit if it was correct, but as stated, it is incorrect.
Referencing the closest viable interpretation, we can refute all options presented here due to inaccuracies.