There are 60 minutes in an hour. the total number of minutes is a function of the number of hours, as shown in the table. does this situation represent a linear or non-linear function, and why? hours vs. minutes hours 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 minutes 60, 120, 180, 240, 300 a. it represents a linear function because there is a constant rate of change. b. it represents a linear function because there is not a constant rate of change. c. it represents a non-linear function because there is a constant rate of change. d. it represents a non-linear function because there is not a constant rate of change.