Question

A certain reality TV show lost a total of 9,000 viewers over the past 3 months. It lost the same number of viewers each month.The following equation describes this situation.

-9,000/3= -3,000
What does -3,000 tell us?
(Choice A) There are 3,000 fewer people watching the show compared to three months ago.

(Choice B)
B
The total change in the number of people watching the show is -3{,}000−3,000minus, 3, comma, 000.

(Choice C)
C
None of the above

Answer 1

C

Explanation:

A and B don't make sense since A says they lost 3,000 viewers with a comparison of 3 months earlier.

B is attempting to show the total change, which is incorrect.

Answer 2

Choice C

Explanation:

It shows that the loss of viewers is equal to 3000 in a month in average

• Choice A- is incorrect, 3000 fewer in 3 month should read 3000 fewer every month

• Choice B is not clear

• Choice C - this is the correct option as options A and B don't give a real picture