Use the table to answer the question.

Question

Use the table to answer the question.

Days Fine
2 30 cents
3 45 cents
4 60 cents
The table shows the fine owed for an overdue library book according to how many days it is overdue. What is the initial value?

(1 point)
cents

Answer 1

Looking at the pattern, we can see that the difference in fines between consecutive days overdue is increasing by 15 cents each time (30 cents to 45 cents is an increase of 15 cents, and 45 cents to 60 cents is also an increase of 15 cents). Therefore, the initial value should be 0 cents.

Answer 2

Use the table to answer the question.

Looking at the pattern, we can see that the difference in fines between consecutive days overdue is increasing by 15 cents each time (30 cents to 45 cents is an increase of 15 cents, and 45 cents to 60 cents is also an increase of 15 cents). Therefore, the initial value should be 0 cents.

There is not enough information given in the table to determine the initial value.