To determine the rate of growth of the elephant from the graph you mentioned, I would need to analyze the graph directly. Since I can't view images or graphs, I can guide you on how to interpret the rate of growth based on common graph details.
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Identify the Axes: Check the x-axis (often time in days, months, or years) and the y-axis (weight in kilograms or pounds).
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Find the Points: Look for key points on the graph where the weight of the elephant is marked at different ages.
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Calculate the Growth: If you have two points (for example, at birth and at one year), subtract the weight at birth from the weight at one year to find the change in weight.
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Determine the Time: Find out how much time has passed between those two points.
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Calculate the Rate: The rate of growth can then be calculated with the formula: \[ \text{Rate of Growth} = \frac{\text{Change in Weight}}{\text{Change in Time}} \]
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Analyze the Graph's Slope: If the graph is linear, the slope of the line will give you a consistent rate of growth. For a nonlinear graph, the shape might indicate varying growth rates at different times.
If you can provide specific numerical values or descriptions from the graph, I would be happy to help you with a calculation!