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In 14 days, the daily high temperature in Cedar Hills dropped by 16.8 degrees Fahrenheit. What is the average daily rate of change in the high temperature in degrees Fahrenheit?

A+2.2
B+1.2
C+1.1
D-1.2
E-2.2

Verified Answer :

-16.8 / 14 = - 1.2 per day

Answer: D. -1.2 Degree Fahrenheit.

Step-by-step explanation:

Since,

\(\text{ The average daily changes } =\frac{\text{ Total changes}}{\text{ Number of days}}\)

Here,

The total changes = - 16.8° F ( - sign shows the decreasing )

And, the number of days = 14

Hence,

\(\text{ The average daily changes } =-\frac{16.8}{14}=-1.2\)

⇒ The average daily rate of change in the high temperature in degrees Fahrenheit is -1.2° F.