Use the table to answer the question. Pay (x) , in $ 900 1,260 1,430 1,950 Hours (y) 30 38 43 50 The table represents the number of billable hours a lawyer worked in a week and the amount of money they earned, in dollars. Which of the following correctly interprets the average rate of change in pay between 38–43 billable hours? (1 point) Responses The lawyer’s pay increases by an average of $170 per additional billable hour between the 38th and 43rd hour. The lawyer’s pay increases by an average of $170 per additional billable hour between the 38th and 43rd hour. The lawyer’s pay decreases by an average of $170 per additional billable hour between the 38th and 43rd hour. The lawyer’s pay decreases by an average of $170 per additional billable hour between the 38th and 43rd hour. The lawyer’s pay increases by an average of $34 per additional billable hour between the 38th and 43rd hour. The lawyer’s pay increases by an average of $34 per additional billable hour between the 38th and 43rd hour. The lawyer’s pay decreases by an average of $34 per additional billable hour between the 38th and 43rd hour.

Answer 1

The lawyer’s pay increases by an average of $170 per additional billable hour between the 38th and 43rd hour.