SOLUTION: Can someone help me on this problem? I have a line graph that shows the number of stray cats in a small town for the following years. (1998) 30 cats (1999) 35 cats (20

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Question 57276: Can someone help me on this problem?
I have a line graph that shows the number of stray cats in a small town for the following years.
(1998) 30 cats
(1999) 35 cats
(2000) 50 cats
(2001) 40 cats
(2002) 45 cats
(2003) 55 cats
(a) Which year had the greatest number of stray cats?
(b) Between which two years did the greatest increase in the number of stray cats occur?
Thanks,
Sher
Answer by Scriptor(36) About Me  (Show Source):
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a) in 2003 (55 is the most)
b) Look at all difference between two years (that follow each other)
1998-1999 -> 5
1999-2000 -> 15
2000-2001 -> -10
2001-2002 -> 5
2002-2003 -> 10
Answer: between 1999 and 2000

Greets,
Scriptor