Question

The graph shows the percentage of the US population that were obese in 1960 to 2010.

Which statement best describes the obesity trend in the United States from 1960 to 2010?

Obesity has almost tripled.
Obesity has doubled.
Obesity has quadrupled.
Obesity has remained the same.

Answer 1

Obesity has almost tripled

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the graph the numbers have gradually gone up since 1976-80 you can clearly see the number go up from 15 to 36.

Answer 2

First, locate the point for 1960. The percentile is at 13%. Next, locate the point for 2010. The percentile is at 36%

Divide 36 with 13:

36/13 = ~2.77 (rounded).

2.77 is close to 3 (by rounding), ∴ Obesity has almost tripled (x3) is your answer.

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