Chapter 8, Problem 15CRE

(a)

To determine

To calculate: The average rate of change (to the nearest hundredth) by using the ordered pairs. The graph that shows per capita consumption of the whole milk in the united states, Where, $x=0$ represents 1970. Also interpret the answer.

(b)

To determine

To calculate: The equation of the line in a slope-intercept form by using the part (a). The graph is:

Where, $y$ represents the per capita consumption of the whole milk in the united states and $x=0$ represents 1970.

(c)

To determine

The approximate consumption of whole milk in $2000$ by using the equation of the line from part (b).