Answer:
<u>The correct answer is D. There is no constant rate of change and hence it is a nonlinear function.</u>
Step-by-step explanation:
mph over speed limit 5 9 14 19 29
fine (dollars) 165 180 195 240 265
Let's calculate the rate of change, as follows:
For 9 mph over speed limit = (180 - 165)/(9 - 5) = 15/4 = 3.75
For 14 mph over speed limit = (195 - 180)/(14 - 9) = 15/5 = 3
For 19 mph over speed limit = (240 - 195)/(19 - 14) = 45/5 = 9
For 29 mph over speed limit = (265 - 240)/(29 - 19) = 25/10 = 2.5
As we can confirm there isn't a constant rate of change and in consequence, it's a nonlinear function.
<u>The correct answer is D. There is no constant rate of change and hence it is a nonlinear function.</u>
