The graph shows the stock value for a technology company from 2002 to 2005. From this graph, what is the most likely value of the stock for the year 2000?
A) $0
B) $10
C) $20
D) $30
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Question

The graph shows the stock value for a technology company from 2002 to 2005. From this graph, what is the most likely value of the stock for the year 2000?
	A)	$0
        B)	$10
        C)	$20
	D)	$30
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anonymous · Answer

To begin we should find the pattern of the graph, or slope. We do rise over run to complete this. We take any two points on the graph, let's say 2002 and 2004. The change in the y axis is $20, and the change in x is 2 years. $20/2 = $10 per year. Seeing this, we could complete the graph if we wanted to. Going two years back, or $30 - (10 + 10), we get $10. So, in 2000 the stock value for the technology company is B. Check the work yourself, I rushed through the problem. I'm glad I could help! :)