In 2005, a Nevada silver mine exported 200 tons of silver. In 2008, as the silver supply became exhausted, it only exported 25 t

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In 2005, a Nevada silver mine exported 200 tons of silver. In 2008, as the silver supply became exhausted, it only exported 25 t

ons of silver. What is the rate of change of the mine’s silver output?

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yulyashka [42] · Answer 1 · 2022-06-05T11:29:10+03:00

To obtain the rate of change of mine's silver output, subtract the number of silver exported on 2005 from that on 2008. From the given, from 2005 to 2008, which is a span of 3 years, the exported silver decreased by 175 tons. Thus, the rate of change is equal to -175 tons per 3 years.