Time (years) Bear Population

1

6

20

120

240

60

One biologist claimed that the bear population was proportionally related to the number of years after they were reintroduced into the wild. Based on the information in the table, would you agree? Explain your answer

(1 point)

The bear population is not proportionally related to the number of years because the ratio in the last row is not equal to the

ratios in the first two rows

The bear population is proportionally related to the number of years because the ratios are equivalent

The bear population is not proportionally related to the number of years because the ratios are equivalent

The bear population is proportionally related to the number of years because the ratios are not equivalent

1 answer

The correct answer is:

The bear population is not proportionally related to the number of years because the ratio in the last row is not equal to the ratios in the first two rows.