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According to the graph, which of these statements is/are true? Check all that apply. (2 points) Responses The plumber initially earns more money than the lawyer, but the lawyer earns more as more hours are worked. The plumber initially earns more money than the lawyer, but the lawyer earns more as more hours are worked. The entry level worker has the same slope as the lawyer. The entry level worker has the same slope as the lawyer. Bill Gates has the same y - intercept as the entry level worker Bill Gates has the same y - intercept as the entry level worker The plumber has a steeper rate of change than the entry level worker. The plumber has a steeper rate of change than the entry level worker. The lawyer has a greater initial amount of earnings than the plumber.

Graph: Imagine the bottom part of our graph being labeled the amount of hours mean while the height of our graph to the left shows how many earnings 40 hours maximum and 20000 earnings maximum bill gates is with 15000 and 20000 with earnings and hours are 40, all these people work 40 hours, the lawyer earns within 15000 and 10000 the plumber earns within 10000 and 5000 and the entry earns 5000 within 0
Bill Gates: Earns 451 an hour,
Lawyer: Earns 300 an hour,
Plumber: Earns 60 an hour,
Entry Level: Earns 6 an hour,

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Based on the details provided, let's analyze each statement one by one according to the earnings mentioned for each profession:

  1. The plumber initially earns more money than the lawyer, but the lawyer earns more as more hours are worked.

    • The plumber earns $60 per hour, while the lawyer earns $300 per hour. Therefore, for any number of hours worked, the lawyer always earns more than the plumber. False.

  2. The entry level worker has the same slope as the lawyer.

    • The slope refers to the rate of change, which in this context is the hourly wage. The lawyer earns $300 an hour, and the entry-level worker earns $6 an hour. Therefore, the slopes are not the same. False.

  3. Bill Gates has the same y-intercept as the entry level worker.

    • The y-intercept would refer to the initial amount earned before any hours are worked. However, if we consider the graph setup with their respective earnings, we don't have specific information on initial amounts from the graph description. With no specific initial earnings noted for Bill Gates versus the entry level worker, this cannot be definitively confirmed. Ambiguous/Not enough information.

  4. The plumber has a steeper rate of change than the entry level worker.

    • The plumber earns $60 per hour, and the entry-level worker earns $6 per hour. Thus, the plumber has a steeper slope (rate of change) compared to the entry level worker. True.

  5. The lawyer has a greater initial amount of earnings than the plumber.

    • The lawyer earns $300 per hour and the plumber earns $60 per hour. The lawyer will always earn more than the plumber for any amount of hours worked (given they work the same number of hours). However, if referring to the specific earnings at hour 0, both start at $0 earnings, which means neither initially has more. This statement can be misleading since it might imply starting earnings rather than the rate. False.

Summary:

  • True Statements: The plumber has a steeper rate of change than the entry level worker.
  • False Statements: The plumber initially earns more money than the lawyer, but the lawyer earns more as more hours are worked; The entry level worker has the same slope as the lawyer; The lawyer has a greater initial amount of earnings than the plumber.
  • Ambiguous/Not enough information: Bill Gates has the same y-intercept as the entry level worker.
Now select the correct answer choices multiple question The plumber initially earns more money than the lawyer, but the lawyer earns more as more hours are worked. The plumber initially earns more money than the lawyer, but the lawyer earns more as more hours are worked. The entry level worker has the same slope as the lawyer. The entry level worker has the same slope as the lawyer. Bill Gates has the same y - intercept as the entry level worker Bill Gates has the same y - intercept as the entry level worker The plumber has a steeper rate of change than the entry level worker. The plumber has a steeper rate of change than the entry level worker. The lawyer has a greater initial amount of earnings than the plumber. The lawyer has a greater initial amount of earnings than the plumber.

Based on the analysis provided earlier, the correct answer choices are:

  1. The plumber initially earns more money than the lawyer, but the lawyer earns more as more hours are worked. - False

  2. The entry level worker has the same slope as the lawyer. - False

  3. Bill Gates has the same y - intercept as the entry level worker. - Ambiguous/Not enough information (but typically considered False due to lack of stated initial amounts).

  4. The plumber has a steeper rate of change than the entry level worker. - True

  5. The lawyer has a greater initial amount of earnings than the plumber. - False (if interpreted as starting from zero earnings).

Final Answer Choices:

Only select the following correct statement:

  • The plumber has a steeper rate of change than the entry level worker.
what doesn't make sense about bill gates

Regarding Bill Gates in the context of the graph and the provided information, several points could cause confusion or lack clarity:

  1. Y-Intercept Ambiguity: The statement about Bill Gates having the same y-intercept as the entry-level worker is ambiguous. In a salary context, the y-intercept generally represents initial earnings (like at hour 0). If Bill Gates has a much higher hourly wage and is indeed a high earner, it is unclear whether he starts at the same earnings level as the entry-level worker, who earns $6 per hour. Without specific initial values or financial context, it’s hard to definitively compare their starting points.

  2. Earnings Structure: There is a juxtaposition between the mention of Bill Gates' earnings ($451 an hour) and the context of entry-level, plumber, and lawyer earnings. Given Bill Gates' high profile and substantial wealth, his hourly wage seems disproportionately high compared to the other roles mentioned. This raises questions about how his income fits into the same graph structure as those of typical professions like plumbers and lawyers.

  3. Contextual Relevance: The relevance of comparing Bill Gates, who has substantial wealth outside of a typical job, with entry-level workers and traditional roles like lawyers and plumbers is unclear. It can seem misleading to view all these individuals on the same scale since their roles, the structures of their compensation, and the factors influencing their income differ significantly.

Overall, the statements about Bill Gates can lead to confusion primarily because his financial situation is unique compared to the more straightforward wage structures of the other professions discussed.

so if this was a test plumber would be my only correct choice

Yes, based on the analysis of the statements you provided, the only correct choice is:

  • The plumber has a steeper rate of change than the entry level worker.

All other statements regarding the plumber, lawyer, Bill Gates, and the entry-level worker were determined to be false or ambiguous. Therefore, for the test, you would select only this statement as your correct answer.

so plumber is the only thing thats true

Yes, based on the statements you provided, the only true statement is:

  • The plumber has a steeper rate of change than the entry level worker.

All other statements you mentioned earlier either contain inaccuracies or are ambiguous regarding the comparisons made. Thus, the plumber's statement is the only one that is definitively true.