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CAR COMPARISON

The following three graphs describe two cars, A and B.

2 points on a first quadrant graph with x-axis labeled, Age, y axis labeled, Cost. Point A has high x and low y. Point B has low x and high y.

2 points on a first quadrant graph with x-axis labeled, Cruising Speed, y axis labeled, Size. Point, A, has low x, and, medium high, y. Point B: has high, x,  and low, y.

2 points on a first quadrant graph with x-axis labeled, Passenger Capacity, y axis labeled, Range in miles.  Point, A, has high x, and high, y. Point B: has low, x, and low, y.

Decide whether each of the following statements is true or false. Explain your reasoning.  

  1. The newer car is more expensive.

    As the age of the car increases, does the cost decrease or increase?

    True

  1. The slower car is larger.

    As the cruising speed increases, does the size of the car decrease or increase?

    True

  1. The larger car is newer.

    Look at all 3 graphs. Which car is larger? Which car is newer? Are they the same car?

    False

  1. The cheaper car carries more passengers.

    Look at all 3 graphs. Which car is cheaper? Which car carries more passengers? Are they the same car?

    True