SOLUTION: The following graph approximates the amount of milk produced per cow in the United States for the years 1996-2005. Find the rate of change. lb/yr http://www.w

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Question 926017: The following graph approximates the amount of milk produced per cow in the United States for the years 1996-2005. Find the rate of change.

lb/yr
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Answer by MathLover1(20849) About Me  (Show Source):
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in x=1996 -> y=16400
in x=2005 -> y=19820
rate of change :
%2819820-16400%29%2F%282005-1996%29=%283420%29%2F9=380
On average, rate of change is 380%28lb%2Fyr%29 between 1996 and 2005.