14. A certain weight loss center charges customers based upon the number of pounds lost. The cost for four weight loss customers is shown in the table.
Weight Lost
Cost
$3.85
15
$5.25
19
$6.65
23
$8.05
11
If the data are graphed with weight loss on the horizontal axis and cost on the vertical
axis, what does the slope represent?
A. The total cost per customer
B. An average of a 17-1b loss per customer
C.
A total of a 4-1b loss between customers
D. A rate of $0.35 per pound lost