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If $y = f(x)$, then $\dfrac{dy}{dx}$ represents the:
Arate of change of $y$ with respect to $x$
Barea under the curve
Cslope of the normal
Dtotal value of $y$
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. rate of change of $y$ with respect to $x$
dy/dx gives the instantaneous rate of change of y with respect to x.
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