Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-32184-874-1

Chapter 3 - Introduction to Graphing - 3.4 Rates - 3.4 Exercise Set - Page 185: 8

Answer

cups of flour per cake

Work Step by Step

To find the average rate of change, divide the number of cups of flour by the number of cakes made: Average Rate = $\dfrac{20\text{ cups}}{8 \text{ cakes}}=2\frac{1}{2} \text{ cups of flour per cake}$
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