Solve the problem.The amount of tin A (in square inches) needed to make a tin can with radius r inches and volume 27 cubic inches can be found by the function  Find the difference quotient when r = 2.6 in. and  Use 3.14 for ?. Interpret the result. 

A. At r = 2.6 in., A is decreasing at 25.6 in.2 per 1 in. increase in r.
B. At r = 2.6 in., A is increasing at 25.6 in.2 per 1 in. increase in r.
C. At r = 2.6 in., A is increasing at 256 in.2 per 1 in. increase in r.
D. At r = 2.6 in., A is decreasing at 256 in.2 per 1 in. increase in r.


Answer: B

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