The table shows the cost of renting movies online.

Number of Movies Cost


1                                                                     $3.99

2                                                                      $7.98

3                                                                       $11.97

4                                                                         $15.96

5                                                                          $19.95


What does the rate of change mean in this situation?

A) The cost increases $11.97 for every additional movie rented .

B) The cost increases $7.98 for every additional movie rented.

C) The cost increases $3.99 for every additional movie rented.

D) The cost increases $15.96 for every additional movie rented