The rate of change is calculated by finding the slope of the line that passes through the two points.
Slope = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
Slope = (16.50 - 8.25) / (6 - 3)
Slope = 8.25 / 3
Slope = 2.75
Therefore, the rate of change in the purchase price of broccoli is $2.75 per pound.
A linear graph of the cost of broccoli in dollars per pound has the points (3,8.25) and (6,16.50) . What is the rate of change in the purchase price in dollars per pound?(1 point)
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