The cost of a school banquet is $95 plus $15 for each person attending.

What is the slope or rate of change?

What is the meaning of the slope in context?

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The slope or rate of change in this context would be $15, as it represents the amount of money added for each additional person attending the banquet.

The meaning of the slope in context is that for each additional person attending the banquet, the cost increases by $15.