Question

most than eighty-five percent of the world owns a mobile device.
mobile device
subscribers
which of these best represents the data?

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the data trend

The number of subscribers in 2006 is 239,600, in 2007 is 249,300, in 2008 is 261,300, in 2009 is 274,281, in 2010 is 285,125, and in 2011 is 290,304. The data shows a gradual increase over the years.

Step2: Check each graph

• The first graph shows a smooth increasing trend that approximately follows the data points.
• The second graph has a steeper increase which does not match the gradual increase in the data.
• The third graph is a flat line which is incorrect as the data is increasing.
• The fourth graph has an irregular and inconsistent increase pattern which is not in line with the data.

Answer:

The first graph (the one with a smooth increasing trend) best represents the data.