Question

The following table gives wages and profits for a Robert's Manufacturing.

Year 1998 2000 2002 2004
Wages in Millions 4 6 8.7 14.7
% increase in wages 25 50 45 69
Profits in Millions 1 1.4 2.3 4.3
% increase in profits 20 40 64 87

The information given in the table is displayed in the two graphs below.



It is time for the boss, David, to complete the annual employee reviews. David wants to use the information above to show to the employees requesting a pay raise. Which graph should David use to limit the amount of pay raises?
A.
Either graph will do since they are based off of the same information.
B.
Based on the employee evaluations, everyone should get a raise this year.
C.
Graph (w)
D.
Graph (z)

Answer 1

David should use Graph (z) to limit the amount of pay raises as it shows the percentage increase in wages over the years.

Step-by-step explanation:

David should use Graph (z) to limit the amount of pay raises. Graph (z) displays the percentage increase in wages over the years, while Graph (w) displays the wages in millions. The goal is to limit pay raises, so David needs to focus on the percentage increase rather than the absolute values. Graph (z) shows that the percentage increase in wages decreases over time, indicating a slower growth rate and potentially limiting the amount of pay raises.