Question

the scatterplot shows the lengths of seven television shows travis watched on a certain channel and the number of commercials that were shown during each show. based on the scatterplot, which of these is the best prediction for the number of commercials that would be shown on that channel during a show that lasts 60 minutes? a 35 b 28 c 43 d 52

Explanation:

Step1: Locate the x - value of 60 on the scatter - plot

Find the position on the x - axis (Length of Movie (minutes)) that corresponds to 60.

Step2: Estimate the y - value (number of commercials) at x = 60

Looking at the scatter - plot, when x = 60, the y - value (number of commercials) is closest to 43.

Answer:

C. 43