This graph represents a logistic growth function, which has an S-shaped curve:

Slow growth at the beginning (near point A)

Rapid growth in the middle (near point B and C)

Slowing growth at the end (near point D)

Key Concept:

Instantaneous rate of change = slope of the tangent line at a single point

Average rate of change = slope between two points

Analyze the graph:

At point A → slope is small (slow increase)

From A to C → increasing but not maximum

At point C → curve is steepest → maximum slope

From C to D → curve flattens → smaller slope

At point D → slope is very small (almost flat)

Conclusion:

The greatest rate of change occurs where the graph is steepest, which is at:

" Point C "