The Following Table Shows the Rate of Oil Consumption (In

question 91

Multiple Choice

The following table shows the rate of oil consumption (in thousands of barrels per year) by a certain city. Estimate the total consumption of oil by the city from 1999 -2004 by using 5 equal subdivisions and left-hand endpoints to estimate the area under the graph that corresponds to the table from 1999 to 2004.

• A) 17.704 thousand barrels
• B) 16.632 thousand barrels
• C) 16.816 thousand barrels
• D) 17.546 thousand barrels
• E) 15.689 thousand barrels

---

Definitions:

Withholding Allowances

A system that determines the amount of income tax to be withheld from an employee's paycheck, influenced by personal and financial circumstances.

Lifetime Learning Credits

A tax credit available to taxpayers to offset college and education expenses, aimed at promoting lifelong learning.

Married Filing Separately

A tax filing status for married couples who choose to record their respective incomes, exemptions, and deductions on separate tax returns.

American Opportunity Tax

A credit that helps with the first four years of post-secondary education expenses, offering benefits for tuition, books, and other supplies.