In 2004, there were approximately 275 students in the Delaware high school band. In 2010, that number increased to 305. Find the annual rate of change in the number of students in the band.
305-275=30 You do this to find the increase of students
2010-2004=6 You do this to find the difference in year
30/6=5 The increase of students each year
Step-by-step explanation:
In 2004, there were approximately 275 students in the Delaware high school band.
Number of students in band on 2004 = 275
In 2010, that number increased to 305
Number of students in band on 2010 = 305
Duration of years = 2010 - 2004 = 6 years
Increase in number of students in band = 305 - 275 = 30
\(\\\\\texttt{Annual rate of change in the number of students in the band = }\frac{30}{6}\\\\\texttt{Annual rate of change in the number of students in the band = }5\)
Annual rate of change in the number of students in the band is 5 students per year.