Two functions, function A and function B, are shown below:
Function A
x y
7 14
8 16
9 18
Function B
The first quadrant of a coordinate grid is shown from 0 to positive 8 on both axes at intervals of 1. The title is Function B. Only the even numbers are shown on the scale. A line is drawn by connecting the points on ordered pairs 1, 3 and 2, 6 and 3, 9.
Which statement best compares the rate of change of the two functions?