Question

Anthony will be competing in a body building competition in 12 months. He initially weighs 160 pounds and by the end of 12 months weighs 232 pounds.
What is the approximate rate of change in Anthony's body weight?
A) 6 pounds per month
B) 13 pounds per month
C) 19 pounds per month
D) 36 pounds per month

Answer 1

A) 6 pounds per month

Answer 2

To find the rate of change, find the total change in weight and then divide it by number of months over which it changed. So the answer is 72/12 which is 6 pounds per month. so the answer is (A.6 pounds per month