Question

the graph shows the percentage of the us population that were obese in 1960 to 2010. which statement best describes the obesity trend in the united states from 1960 to 2010? obesity has almost tripled. obesity has doubled. obesity has quadrupled. obesity has remained the same.

Explanation:

In 1960 - 62, the obesity percentage was 13%. In 2009 - 10, it was 36%. To check the multiple: \(13\times3 = 39\), and 36 is close to 39 (almost triple). Doubling 13 would be 26 (not 36), quadrupling 13 would be 52 (not 36), and the percentage clearly increased, so it did not remain the same.

Answer:

Obesity has almost tripled.