The table

below gives the cost per person to rent a fishing charter boat. Find the rate of change given that it is constant. Also, explain what the rate of change means for this
situation.
People Cost ($)
2
3
4
5
110
165
220
275

1 answer

In this situation, the rate of change is constant and equal to $55 per person. This means that for every additional person added to the fishing charter boat, the cost increases by $55.