Question

Select the correct graph.

When David first got a job, his annual income was $20,000. He worked hard and got more experience. After 8 years, he realized that his average
increase in pay was about $4,000 every year. Which scatter plot represents this situation?

I need help which graph is it?

Answer 1

The top right graph

Explanation:

Answer 2

The correct graph is the second one from the first row.

Explanation:

Since his initial income was $20,000 per year, then the graph line must cross the "y" axis in that value. Since his average increase in pay on those eight years was $4,000, then for each one year step on the "x" axis the function must increase approximately "4,000" on the "y" axis. The only graph that follow this rule is the second graph on the first row. Since it starts at 20 on the "y" axis and it doubles to "40" only after 5 years, therefore increasing 4 per year.