MAP 5.1 Trends in Graphs

Choose the graph that best represents the given description.  

The number of germs increases slowly then quickly over time.

• A

• B

• C

• D

Choose the graph that best represents the given description.  

The number of germs increases and then decreases.

• A

• B

• C

• D

Choose the graph that best represents the given description.  

The number of germs increases by a constant amount over time.

• A

• B

• C

• D

Choose the graph that best represents the given description.  

The number of germs decreases quickly then slowly over time.

• A

• B

• C

• D

Choose the graph that best represents the given description.  

The number of germs remain constant over time.

• A

• B

• C

• D

Choose the graph that best represents the given description.  

The number of germs fluctuates over time.

• A

• B

• C

• D

Consider the graph of showing the value of an investment over time.

What is the initial value of the investment?

• $0

• $10

• $50

• None of these

Consider the graph of showing the value of an investment over time.

What is the value of the investment after 15 years?

• $10

• $15

• $4

• $42

Consider the graph of showing the value of an investment over time.

Describe the trend of the graph.

• The value of the investment stayed constant over time.

• The value of the investment increased a constant rate over time.

• The value of the investment increased at an increasing rate constant over time.

• The value of the investment decreased over time.

Consider the graph of showing the value of an investment over time.

About how many years is it, until the investment is worth $17?

• 50

• 6

• 10

• None of these