Question

the scatter plot below contains data relative to a companys number of employees and the number of units they produce per day. production
which table best represents the data in the scatter plot?
a.
employees | 3 | 45 | 60 | 75 | 85
units | 100 | 75 | 60 | 40 | 20
b.
employees | 3 | 45 | 60 | 75 | 85
units | 20 | 40 | 60 | 75 | 100
c.
employees | 3 | 45 | 60 | 75 | 85
units | 10 | 40 | 70 | 85 | 100
d.
employees | 3 | 45 | 60 | 75 | 85
units | 30 | 50 | 60 | 90 | 100

Explanation:

1. Analyze the scatter plot: When the number of employees (x - axis) is 3, units produced (y - axis) is 20; at 45 employees, ~30 - 40 (closer to 40); at 60, 60; at 75, ~75; at 85, 100.
2. Match with tables: Option B has (3,20), (45,40), (60,60), (75,75), (85,100), which aligns with the scatter plot’s trend (positive correlation, units increase with employees). Other options (A: decreasing, C/D: inconsistent values) don’t match.

Answer:

B.
Employees | 3 | 45 | 60 | 75 | 85
Units | 20 | 40 | 60 | 75 | 100