Question

This table displays the number of pages read by Student 2 over different time intervals in hours. Reading Rate for Student 2 Hours Pages 2 30 3 45 4 60 The reading rate for Student 1 is displayed in the graph and the reading rate for Student 2 is displayed in the table. Which student reads faster and by how much? (1 point) Responses Student 2 reads faster than Student 1 by 5 pages per hour. Student 2 reads faster than Student 1 by 5 pages per hour. Student 1 reads faster than Student 1 by 5 pages per hour. Student 1 reads faster than Student 1 by 5 pages per hour. Student 1 reads faster than Student 2 by 10 pages per hour. Student 1 reads faster than Student 2 by 10 pages per hour. Student 2 reads faster than Student 1 by 15 pages per hour.

Answer 1

To determine which student reads faster, we need to calculate the reading rate (pages per hour) for Student 2 based on the provided data in the table.

For Student 2:

- In 2 hours, Student 2 reads 30 pages:
- Rate = 30 pages / 2 hours = 15 pages per hour
- In 3 hours, Student 2 reads 45 pages:
- Rate = 45 pages / 3 hours = 15 pages per hour
- In 4 hours, Student 2 reads 60 pages:
- Rate = 60 pages / 4 hours = 15 pages per hour

So, Student 2 has a consistent reading rate of **15 pages per hour**.

Next, we need the reading rate for Student 1, which is not provided in the question. However, let's analyze the responses based on the available information.

If we assume that Student 1's reading rate is higher than 15 pages per hour, we might expect responses such as "Student 1 reads faster than Student 2 by X pages per hour." If Student 1’s rate is specifically given (e.g., 25 pages per hour), then we could calculate the difference specifically.

Assuming no rate is provided for Student 1, we cannot definitively determine which student reads faster or by how much. However, based on the listed responses:

- If none of the responses match with our calculated rate of Student 2 being 15 pages,
- Without any specific rate of Student 1 provided, we cannot confirm any of the claims without additional data.

In conclusion, if more information about Student 1's reading rate is available, we could accurately determine who reads faster. As it stands, we only know that Student 2 reads at 15 pages per hour.