Problem 3: Between 2000 and 2005 the Burger Company's profit increased by $3,500 per year. In 2000 the Burger Company's profit was $52,000. a) Determine if the change in the number of years since 2000 is proportional to the change in the Burger Company's profit. Explain your reasoning. b) Determine if the numbers of years since 2000 is proportional to the Burger Company's profit. Explain your reasoning.

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Problem 3: Between 2000 and 2005 the Burger Company's profit increased by $3,500 per year. In 2000 the
Burger Company's profit was $52,000.
a) Determine if the change in the number of years since 2000 is proportional to the change in the
Burger Company's profit. Explain your reasoning.
b) Determine if the numbers of years since 2000 is proportional to the Burger Company's profit.
Explain your reasoning.
Transcribed Image Text:Problem 3: Between 2000 and 2005 the Burger Company's profit increased by $3,500 per year. In 2000 the Burger Company's profit was $52,000. a) Determine if the change in the number of years since 2000 is proportional to the change in the Burger Company's profit. Explain your reasoning. b) Determine if the numbers of years since 2000 is proportional to the Burger Company's profit. Explain your reasoning.
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