Reading Line Graphs

How many more potatoes were grown in 2011 than in 2009?

• 5

• 10

• 15

• 20

How many hot dogs were sold altogether?

• 30 hot dogs

• 100 hot dogs

• 180 hot dogs

• 80 hot dogs

What kind of graph shows change over time?

• bar graph

• line graph

• line plot

• pie graph

When the line is slanted this way it means the graph is...

• increasing

• decreasing

• stays the same

What is the general trend of this line graph?

• The more you mow, the less money you make.

• You make the same amount of money regardless of how long you mow.

• The more you mow, the more money you make.

• Mowing is dangerous.

When the line is slanted this way it means the graph is....

• increasing

• decreasing

• stays the same

When the line looks like this it means the graph is...

• increasing

• decreasing

• stays the same

How much does it cost to have your lawn mowed for 2 hours?

• $16

• $17

• $18

• $19

What is the independent variable?

• cost of mowing

• Moe's Mowing Service

• $18

• Mowing Time

How many cars were sold on Saturday and Sunday?

• 5

• 3

• 8

• 10