Two of the fish tanks at the aquarium are leaking. The graph models the linear relationship between the number of gallons in the tank and the time, in hours for the goldfish and the beta fish tanks.

Question

Fish Tank
Gallons in Tank

Time (hours)

Based on the graph, which statement appears to be true?
Responses

A There were less gallons of water in the goldfish tank than the beta fish tanks after 15 hours.There were less gallons of water in the goldfish tank than the beta fish tanks after 15 hours.

B There were more gallons of water in the goldfish tank than the beta fish tanks after 15 hours.There were more gallons of water in the goldfish tank than the beta fish tanks after 15 hours.

C There were 100 gallons of water in both the goldfish and the beta fish tanks after 15 hours. There were 100 gallons of water in both the goldfish and the beta fish tanks after 15 hours.

D There were 15 gallons of water in both the goldfish and the beta fish tanks after 100 hours.There were 15 gallons of water in both the goldfish and the beta fish tanks after 100 hours.

Answer 1

Without the actual graph, I can't assess the specific situation of the goldfish and beta fish tanks. However, I can help you understand how to analyze the graph based on the options provided:

1. A suggests that the goldfish tank has less water than the beta fish tank after 15 hours. To verify this, check the values on the graph at the 15-hour mark for both tanks.

2. B claims the opposite: that the goldfish tank has more water than the beta fish tank at the same time. Again, you will need to check the graph to compare the two values at 15 hours.

3. C states that both tanks have exactly 100 gallons after 15 hours. Check if both values intersect at 100 gallons on the graph after 15 hours.

4. D posits that after 100 hours, both tanks have 15 gallons of water. You will need to look for the value of each tank at the 100-hour mark.

To select the correct response, look at the graph at the specified time points (15 hours and 100 hours) and see which statement holds true based on the values you observe.