PSAT Math Multiple-Choice Question 654: Answer and Explanation

Question: 654

Which of the following best describes the general relationship between years and average football ticket price?

• A. As the years go by, the average football ticket price increases.
• B. As the years go by, the average football ticket price decreases.
• C. As the years go by, the average football ticket price stays the same.
• D. There is no general relationship between years and average football ticket price.

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

(A) The graph has a positive slope everywhere, so the variables are positively correlated. You can tell that as the year increases from 2000 to 2010, the price increases from about $16 to about $43. Choice (A) is the correct answer.