The graph shows Marc's individual and cumulative tips for 7 days.

Top of graph
Marc's Tips

Left Side of graph
Total ($)

500
400
300
200
100
0
Bottom of graph
Days
1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Which statement accurately describes the graph?

answers below:

Day 5 was Marc's lowest tip day and caused a steeper increase in the cumulative frequency line.

Day 3 was Marc's highest tip day and the cumulative frequency line remained stagnant.

Day 5 was Marc's lowest tip day and the cumulative frequency line remained stagnant.

Day 3 was Marc's highest tip day and caused a steeper increase in the cumulative frequency line.

1 answer

To accurately describe the graph based on the provided statements, we need to analyze the tips and cumulative frequency for each day.

  1. Day 5 was Marc's lowest tip day and caused a steeper increase in the cumulative frequency line.

    • This statement is likely incorrect because if Day 5 was the lowest tip day, it would not cause a steeper increase in the cumulative frequency line.
  2. Day 3 was Marc's highest tip day and the cumulative frequency line remained stagnant.

    • This statement suggests that even though Day 3 had the highest tip, the cumulative frequency did not change, which doesn't make sense.
  3. Day 5 was Marc's lowest tip day and the cumulative frequency line remained stagnant.

    • If Day 5 was the lowest tip day, it would likely not be characterized by a stagnant cumulative frequency line, unless the tips for the previous days were low.
  4. Day 3 was Marc's highest tip day and caused a steeper increase in the cumulative frequency line.

    • If Day 3 had the highest tips, it would indeed cause a noticeable increase in the cumulative frequency line.

Based on the logical deductions, the most accurate statement would likely be:

Day 3 was Marc's highest tip day and caused a steeper increase in the cumulative frequency line.

This assumes that the graph is structured in a way where Day 3's tips would lead to an increase in the cumulative total, consistent with what is typically shown in such graphs.