Find the average rate of change illustrated in the graph.
-An investment is worth $3539 in year 0, the initial investment year. By year 3 its value has increased to $4964. Let y be the value of the investment in the year x. Find and interpret the average rate of change in value per
Year.
A) $\$ 475$ per year; the value of the investment increases by $\$ 475$ per year during these years.
B) $- \$ 475$ per year; the value of the investment decreases by $\$ 475$ per year during these years.
C) $\$ 3539$ per year; the value of the investment increases by $\$ 3539$ per year during these years.
D) \$6389 per year; the value of the investment increases by $\$ 6389$ per year during these years.

Question

Find the average rate of change illustrated in the graph.
-An investment is worth $3539 in year 0, the initial investment year. By year 3 its value has increased to $4964. Let y be the value of the investment in the year x. Find and interpret the average rate of change in value per
Year. 
A) $\$ 475$ per year; the value of the investment increases by $\$ 475$ per year during these years.
B) $- \$ 475$ per year; the value of the investment decreases by $\$ 475$ per year during these years.
C) $\$ 3539$ per year; the value of the investment increases by $\$ 3539$ per year during these years.
D) \$6389 per year; the value of the investment increases by $\$ 6389$ per year during these years.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The average rate of change is calculated as the change in value divided by the change in time. Here, it is $(4964 - 3539) / (3 - 0) = 1425 / 3 = \$475$ per year, indicating the investment's value increases by \$475 each year.

Find the Average Rate of Change Illustrated in the Graph $475\$ 475$475

Find the Average Rate of Change Illustrated in the Graph $\$ 475$