The Following Linear Trend Equation Was Developed for the Annual

question 70

Multiple Choice

The following linear trend equation was developed for the annual sales of the Jordan Manufacturing Company. = 500 + 60t (in thousand $) . At what rate are sales increasing?

• A)$60,000 per year
• B)$6,000 per month
• C)$500,000 per year
• D)$6,000 per year

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Definitions:

Scoria Cones

Volcanic cones made up of small, loose rock fragments ejected from a vent.

Lava Flow

Molten rock expelled by a volcano during an eruption that moves over the ground’s surface, eventually cooling and solidifying.

Intermediate

A term often used to describe a middle or median condition, quality, or degree, such as in the context of volcanic rocks that have silica content between felsic and mafic compositions.

Vesicular Basalt

A basalt that contains vesicles.