Slope Real World

Describe how a farmer uses slope in the layout of their fields.

• Farmers use slope to create obstacles for their livestock.

• Farmers use slope to attract more sunlight to their fields.

• Farmers use slope to increase the risk of soil erosion.

• Farmers use slope to control water runoff and soil erosion.

Describe how a road or highway uses slope for practical purposes.

• Slope is used to increase the risk of accidents on the road.

• Slope is used to facilitate drainage and prevent water accumulation.

• Slope is used to create speed bumps for traffic control.

• Slope is used to make the road more slippery during rainy weather.

The table shows the linear relationship between the balance of a student's savings account and the number of weeks he has been saving.

Based on the table, what was the rate of change of the balance of the student's savings account in dollars and cents per week?

• 7

• 32

• 1

• None of the Above

• 200

• 400

• $100 per deposit

• $50 per deposit

• $0.50 per deposit

• $2 per deposit

Determine the Constant Rate of Change?

• -10 ft per second

• 15 ft per second

• 10 ft per second 

• -15 ft per second

Determine the Constant Rate of Change?

• $250.00 per day

• $333.33 per day

• -$250.00 per day

• -$333.33 per day

Tim bought a new phone.  He paid $125 on the day of purchase, then $50 per month until it was paid off. What is the rate of change in this situation?

• 50

• 125

A climber is on a hike. After 2 hours he is at an altitude of 400 feet. After 6 hours, he is at an altitude of 700 feet. What is the average rate of change? 

• 75 ft/h

• 0.013 ft/h

• 116.7 ft/h

• 200ft/h