To use the trend line to predict the number of swings when a person hits the pinata 8 times, we can analyze the given data points and trends.
From the data provided:
- Number of swings: 2, 2, 4, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12
- Number of hits: 0, 1, 2, 3, 3, 3, 5, 5, 5, 6
The trend line indicated that there is an upward trend. Points that seem to fall roughly in line with the trend line at a glance include (2, 1), (6, 3), and (10, 5).
To predict how many swings correspond to hitting the pinata 8 times, we notice that the number of hits does not actually reach 8 in the data, suggesting we will need to extrapolate based on observed patterns.
Since the maximum number of hits in your data set is 6 and it corresponds to approximately 10 to 12 swings, we might guess that there is a relationship to consider. It appears that the relationship is not linear but more like an increasing number of swings as hits increase.
Given the choices: A. 18 B. 3 C. 4 D. 16
Based on the trend and the increasing number of swings corresponding to the increasing hits, 16 would likely be the most reasonable extrapolation for hitting the pinata 8 times, given that it is higher than any observed pair in the data.
Final Answer: D. 16