- Calculate how quantities change on average over time
- Use rates of change to figure out how an object’s position, speed, and acceleration are changing over time
- Estimate future population sizes using current data and how fast the population is growing
- Use derivatives to determine the cost and revenue of producing one more unit in a business
Rate of Change Applications in Real-World Scenarios
In this Apply-It task, you’ll explore how the Amount of Change Formula and related concepts can be applied to various real-world situations, including motion analysis, population growth, and business economics.