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?
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The initial value is 15 cents.
To find the initial value, we can determine the difference in the fine between the first two entries in the table.
45 cents - 30 cents = 15 cents
Therefore, the initial value is 15 cents.
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I apologize for the error in my previous response. Let me correct it:
To find the initial value, we need to find the fine when the book is 0 days overdue. Since the fine is increasing by 15 cents for each additional day overdue, we can calculate the initial value as follows:
0 days overdue fine = 30 cents - 15 cents = 15 cents
Therefore, the initial fine value is 15 cents. Thank you for bringing this to my attention.