A bookstore tracked the data of the weight of their deliveries and the number of books in each box. They created a scatterplot and trend line based on the data.

Question

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Which statement would be a reasonable prediction based on the scatterplot and trend line?

A box with 10 books should weigh about 2 pounds.
A box with 10 books should weigh about 4 pounds.
A box with 10 books should weigh about 6 pounds.
A box with 10 books should weigh about 12 pounds.

Answer 1

To make a reasonable prediction based on the scatterplot and trend line, we would typically look at the trend line of the scatterplot to estimate the weight of a box with 10 books. Since I can't see the scatterplot and trend line, I can’t give you the exact answer based on the visual data.

However, if you have observed the trend in the scatterplot, such as how the weight increases with the number of books, you can look for the value corresponding to 10 books on the horizontal axis and read off the expected weight on the vertical axis.

Based on common scenarios:

• If the trend is relatively linear and increases steadily, and without seeing the actual plot, a box with 10 books is often estimated to weigh around 4 to 6 pounds.
• If the trend indicates heavier books (like hardcover), it might lean toward the higher end (e.g., around 10 to 12 pounds).

Please choose the option that best aligns with the trend you observed in the data (most likely 4 to 6 pounds), and if your visualization indicates heavier weights, choose accordingly. If you could provide more information, I could assist you further!