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A coordinate plane shows the cumulative covid 19 cases in the United Kingdom from February 23 to April 17, year 2020.

The graph shows the total number of COVID-19 cases in the UK from February 23 to April 17 in 2020. The dots or stars represent the actual data points, and the line is an exponential fit for the data points. Each value in the x-axis shows days since COVID cases started to be measured in the UK, with “day 1” representing February 23. The y-axis shows the total number of cases per day. Which of the following correctly uses the graph to determine the best estimate for the number of COVID-19 cases in the UK on day 20?

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Responses

10,000 cases
10,000 cases

2,000 cases
2,000 cases

12,000 cases
12,000 cases

15,000 cases
15,000 cases
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Answer 1

To estimate the number of COVID-19 cases in the UK on day 20 using the described graph, you would look at the y-coordinate corresponding to x = 20 (day 20) on the graph.

Since I cannot see the graph itself, I would suggest looking for the y-value (total number of cases) at x = 20. Based on typical graphs for epidemic growth during that period, the number could have been in the range of a few thousand to over 10,000 cases.

If the graph indicates around 10,000 cases for day 20, then that would be the correct estimate. If it appears lower or higher than that based on the data points and exponential trend, choose accordingly.

If you can see the actual graph and have an approximation for where day 20 is, select the option that aligns closely with your observation. Based on typical trends in that timeframe, the most likely estimate could plausibly be around 10,000 cases.