Question

problem 2
this graph shows the amount of water in each container as the water in container a is poured into container b.
which statement is true?
the amount of water in container a increased each minute.
the amount of water in container b decreased at a constant rate.
the relationship between time and amount of water for container b is proportional.
initially, there was more water in container a than in container b.
(graph: x - axis time passed (min), y - axis volume of water (l); two lines: container a (decreasing) and container b (increasing))

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze Container A's trend

Container A's graph is a line with negative slope, so water decreases over time. Eliminate first option.

Step2: Analyze Container B's trend

Container B's graph has positive slope, so water increases (not decreases). Eliminate second option.

Step3: Check proportionality for Container B

Proportional relationships pass through the origin. Container B's graph starts above the origin (initial water), so it's not proportional. Eliminate third option.

Step4: Compare initial volumes

At time = 0 (initial), Container A's graph is higher than Container B's, so initially more water in A.

Answer:

Initially, there was more water in Container A than in Container B.