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24 August, 18:12

Mr. Mole and Bugs Bunny started digging their way into the ground from different locations at the same time. They each dug at a constant rate.

The following equation gives Mr. Mole's altitude (in meters relative to the ground) as a function of time (in minutes). A = - 4-0.6t

Bugs Bunny's altitude (in meters relative to the ground) as a function of time (in minutes) is given by the following table of values:

Time (Minutes) Altitude (Meters)

2 - 1.6

9 - 7.2

16 - 12.8

Who dug faster?

A) Mr. Mole

B) Bugs Bunny

C) They both dug at the same rate

Who started at a higher altitude?

A) Mr. Mole

B) Bugs Bunny

C) They both started at the same altitude