Question

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A pair of line graphs showing the total Points scored versus the number of Games played for two separate players.

The average points scored playing basketball for Player A and Player B are graphed in the graphs. Determine which player averaged more points per game.

(1 point)
Responses

Player A averaged more points than Player B. Player A averaged 20 points per game.
Player A averaged more points than Player B. Player A averaged 20 points per game.

Player B averaged more points than Player A. Player B averaged 45 points per game.
Player B averaged more points than Player A. Player B averaged 45 points per game.

Player B averaged more points than Player A. Player B averaged 75 points per game.
Player B averaged more points than Player A. Player B averaged 75 points per game.

Player A averaged more points than Player B. Player A averaged 80 points per game.

Answer 1

Average = slope = (total points)/(games). From the graph Player A scores 80 points in 4 games → 80/4 = 20 ppg. Player B scores 90 points in 2 games → 90/2 = 45 ppg. So Player B averaged more: 45 points per game.