Question

the graph to the right shows the number of stores for a certain department store for each year. use the graph to estimate the increase in stores for years 2, 5, and 6.
the increase in the number of stores for year 2 is approximately 100 stores. (round to the nearest ten stores as needed.)
the increase in the number of stores for year 5 is approximately 100 stores. (round to the nearest ten stores as needed.)
the increase in the number of stores for year 6 is approximately □ stores. (round to the nearest ten stores as needed.)

Explanation:

Step1: Find the number of stores for year 2 and year 6

From the graph, the number of stores for year 2 is approximately 1200, and for year 6 is approximately 1450.

Step2: Calculate the increase

The increase is \(1450 - 1200= 250\).

Answer:

250