Q:

A scientist measures the water temperature in the Gulf at Gulfport on the fifteenth of each month. Her data is shown in the table. What is the average rate of change between March 15 and June 15?A. 2.6°F per monthB. 3.9°F per monthC. 5.2°F per monthD. 7.8°F per monthPlease explain!

Accepted Solution

A:
The average rate of change between March 15 and June 15 will be given by:
(82.4-66.8)/(6-3)
=15.6/3
=5.2° F per month

Answer: C