Exhibit 2A-4
-Refer to Exhibit 2A-4. Which of the following statements is true?
A)The slope at point B is greater than the slope at point A.
B)The slope at point A is less than the slope at point B.
C)The slope at point A is greater than the slope at point B.
D)The slope at point B is the same as the slope at point A.
E)The slope at point A is negative, whereas the slope at point B is positive.

Question

Exhibit 2A-4 
-Refer to Exhibit 2A-4. Which of the following statements is true?
A)The slope at point B is greater than the slope at point A. 
B)The slope at point A is less than the slope at point B. 
C)The slope at point A is greater than the slope at point B. 
D)The slope at point B is the same as the slope at point A. 
E)The slope at point A is negative, whereas the slope at point B is positive.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The slope at a point on a curve represents the rate of change at that point. If the slope at point A is steeper than at point B, it means the rate of change at A is greater than at B, hence the slope at point A is greater than the slope at point B.

Exhibit 2A-4 -Refer to Exhibit 2A-4. Which of the Following Statements Is