Answer:
42 Option(A)
Step-by-step explanation:
Here scattered graph is given.
x-axis represents the Number of Apples
y-axis represents the Pounds of Apples.
Find the slope of scattered line.
Slope(m) = (Change in y)/(Change in x)
m=[tex]\frac{25-5}{45-9}[/tex]
m=[tex]\frac{20}{36}=\frac{5}{9}[/tex]
now equation of line:
y - y₁ = m(x-x₁)
[tex]y-5=\frac{5}{9}(x-25)[/tex]
Now put x =80 in this equation and solve for y
[tex]y-5=\frac{5}{9}(80-25)[/tex]
y = 42.6
or
y ≈42
So, Number of apples = 42
That's the final answer.