Question

the financial aid office at harmon university produced an internal report on the number of students receiving scholarships. students receiving scholarships according to the table, when was the rate of change greater? between 2011 and 2013 between 2012 and 2015

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate rate of change between 2011 and 2013

The formula for rate of change is $\frac{\text{Change in students}}{\text{Change in years}}$.
Change in students: $81 - 74=7$.
Change in years: $2013 - 2011 = 2$.
Rate of change: $\frac{7}{2}=3.5$.

Step2: Calculate rate of change between 2012 and 2015

Change in students: $79 - 74 = 5$.
Change in years: $2015 - 2012=3$.
Rate of change: $\frac{5}{3}\approx1.67$.

Answer:

Between 2011 and 2013.