Question

Look at the graph that shows the progress made in reducing fuel cell system costs. Graph of progress in reducing Fuel Cell System has an x axis labeled Years from 2002 to 2010, and a y axis labeled cost in dollars per kilowatt hour from 0 to 300. Data is: 2002, 248 dollars. 2003, 198 dollars. 2004, 149 dollars. 2005, 99 dollars. 2007, 82 dollars. 2008, 60 dollars. 2009, 51 dollars. 2010, 43 dollars. 2015 goal is 30 dollars per kilowatt hour. Which conclusion is supported by the information in the graph? The cost of producing a kilowatt of power with a fuel cell will be less than $30 in 2015. Fuel cell cars are unlikely to be affordable in the near future. The rate of emissions is decreasing because of inexpensive fuel cell technology. The environment is unlikely to improve as a result of cheap fuel cell technology.

Answer 1

The conclusion supported by the information in the graph is:

The cost of producing a kilowatt of power with a fuel cell will be less than $30 in 2015.

Based on the data provided in the graph, the cost of fuel cell systems has been decreasing over the years. In 2010, the cost was $43 per kilowatt hour, and the graph does not show any data beyond that year. However, it is mentioned that the goal for 2015 is to reach a cost of $30 per kilowatt hour. Given the decreasing trend in the cost of fuel cell systems, it is reasonable to conclude that the cost will be less than $30 in 2015, supporting the mentioned conclusion.