SOLUTION: Rogers brother gave Roger his collection of coins when he left for college. At that time, the value of his collection was $720. Twelve years later, the collection was worth $1080.

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Question 1142786: Rogers brother gave Roger his collection of coins when he left for college. At that time, the value of his collection was $720. Twelve years later, the collection was worth $1080. What is the rate of change? Don’t forget your units.
Answer by ikleyn(52781)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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In such context, there are 2 (two, TWO) different rates of change  (two differently defined measures).


One rate of change is LINEAR.


The other rate of change is EXPONENTIAL.


Which rate of change do you request ?


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