A snowstorm took place during the weekend. Meteorologists tracked the total amount of snowfall for the storm. For the first 2 hours, it snowed at a rate of 1 inch per hour. The snow stopped for an hour and a half, then resumed at a rate of 1.5 inches per hour for the next 3 hours. Based on this information, what scale would work best for representing the data on the x-axis?(1 point)

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5
5

0.5
0.5

2
2

3

Answer 1

To determine the best scale for representing the data on the x-axis, we need to consider the total duration of the snowfall event.

1. The snowfall occurs over the following periods:
   • First 2 hours at a rate of 1 inch per hour.
   • Stops for 1.5 hours.
   • Resumes for 3 hours at a rate of 1.5 inches per hour.

Adding those periods together:

• 2 hours (initial snowfall)
• 1.5 hours (no snowfall)
• 3 hours (resumed snowfall)

Total duration = 2 + 1.5 + 3 = 6.5 hours.

Given the total duration, a suitable scale for the x-axis should be able to represent time intervals efficiently. The options provided are:

• 5
• 0.5
• 2
• 3

Since the total duration is 6.5 hours, using a scale that allows multiples of hours such as 2 hours or 3 hours could work well. However, the best fit for a clear representation across this time frame would be 1-hour intervals, but it isn’t listed among the options.

Among the options, "2" (2-hour increments) would allow for the total period to be easily displayed while keeping the representation clear.

So, the best choice for a scale on the x-axis would be 2.