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Comparing linear functions word problem

Two young sumo wrestlers decided to go on a special diet to gain weight rapidly. They each gained weight at a constant rate.
The weight (in kilograms) of the first wrestler as a function of time (in months) is given by the following table of values:
Time\text{Time} (months)Weight\text{Weight} (kilograms)
339595
4.54.5101.75101.75
66108.5108.5
The graph of the weight (in kilograms) of the second wrestler as a function of time (in months) is shown below.
Which wrestler weighed more at the beginning of the diet?
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Which wrestler gained weight faster?
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