Question

The graph shows the printing rate of Printer A. Printer B can print at a rate of 25 pages per minute.





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How does the printing rate for Printer B compare to the printing rate for Printer A? Select the 2 answer choices that apply.

A.
The printing rate of printer A is 25 pages in a minute and the printing rate of Printer B is 15 pages in a minute.

B.
The printing rate of printer A is 15 pages in a minute and the printing rate of Printer B is 25 pages in a minute.

C.
The printing rate of printer A is less than the printing rate of printer B.

D.
The printing rate of printer A is greater than the printing rate of printer B.

Answer 1

Answers B and C.

From the graph Printer A prints 15 pages per minute (slope = change in pages ÷ change in minutes = 15), while Printer B prints 25 pages per minute, so Printer A’s rate is less than Printer B’s.