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 □ stores.
(round to the nearest ten stores as needed.)

Explanation:

Step1: Determine the number of stores in year 4 and year 5

From the graph, in year 4, the number of stores is approximately 1300. In year 5, the number of stores is approximately 1400.

Step2: Calculate the increase

The increase in the number of stores from year 4 to year 5 is \(1400 - 1300=100\).

Answer:

100