Question

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There are 60 minutes in an hour. The total number of minutes is a function of the number of hours, as shown in the table. Does this situation represent a linear or non-linear function, and why?

Hours vs. Minutes
Hours
Minutes
1
60
2
120
3
180
4
240
5
300
It represents a linear function because there is a constant rate of change.
It represents a linear function because there is not a constant rate of change.
It represents a non-linear function because there is a constant rate of change.
It represents a non-linear function because there is not a constant rate of change.

Answer 1

It represents a linear function because there is a constant rate of change.

Reason: Each additional hour adds 60 minutes, so minutes = 60 × hours (constant slope).