17. The table shows the number of hot dogs a contestant ate during a hot dog eating contest. Find the rate of change, and explain what it means in the context of the situation.

16 miles because first you have to subtract your flat rate of $2 from $10, which will leave you left with $8. If it’s $0.50 per mile then divide that by the amount of money you have remaining after the flat rate deduction (8/0.50). After dividing you will find that you have enough money to travel 16 miles.