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 y-axis?(1 point)

Question

2
2

5
5

3
3

0.5

Answer 1

To represent the data on the y-axis effectively, we first need to determine the total snowfall accumulation.

1. For the first 2 hours, it snowed at a rate of 1 inch per hour:

   • Total snowfall = 2 hours × 1 inch/hour = 2 inches.

2. Then there was no snowfall for 1.5 hours.

3. The snow resumed at a rate of 1.5 inches per hour for 3 hours:

   • Total snowfall during this period = 3 hours × 1.5 inches/hour = 4.5 inches.

Now, we can sum the total snowfall:

• Total = 2 inches (first 2h) + 0 inches (1.5h stop) + 4.5 inches (next 3h) = 6.5 inches.

The best scale for the y-axis should be able to effectively represent this total snowfall of 6.5 inches. Among the options given:

• 0.5 is a scale that could be used, allowing for detailed increments.
• 2 is a scale that would allow for increments of 2 inches, which gives a broader view but might not capture small variations well.
• 3 and 5 are also scales that could work, but they might be too large for precise representation of smaller increments.

Given that the total snowfall is 6.5 inches, a scale of 0.5 would work best for accurately representing the variations in snowfall amounts in the data.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Yes, I am confident in my explanation. A scale of 0.5 on the y-axis would allow for detailed representation of the snowfall data, providing increments that can capture all the measured snowfall accurately, especially since the total snowfall is 6.5 inches.

To summarize the reasoning:

• The total snowfall amount is 6.5 inches.
• A scale of 0.5 would allow for easy representation of all the different rates of snowfall and total snow, covering the increments clearly.
• Scales of 2, 3, or 5 would limit the precision in showing smaller differences in snowfall over time.

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