Calculate the average rate of change in the amount of the surcharge for non-account holders between 2004 and 2008. Write the result in a sentence of interpretation. (Round your answer to two decimal places.)

The average rate of change in the amount of the surcharge for non-account holders between 2004 and 2008 is $0.08

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

years since 2001

Required

Average rate of change between 2004 and 2008

In 2004,

So:

In 2008,

So:

The average rate of change (m) is calculated as:

In this case:

So, we have:

Substitute values for s(3) and s(7)

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answer: 48

just remember to use pemdas:

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i got 10.28 but that rounds up to 10.3