In this activity you will be investigating the rising cost of the MTA transit fare over a period of time in New York City. The goal is to use data to develop a simple
mathematical model which can be used to make some reasonable predictions
You will incorporate the use of algebraic skills such as graphing, rate of change
and linear function to complete this activity
Step 1: Introduction (2pts)
Read through this activity and then writo a brief introduction of the goals
in this activity
Step 2: Scatter Plot (15pts)
Use the following data provided in the table below to obtain a scattor plot
of time vs. price. Doscribe the trend of the price in the plot. Do you find
the trend shocking?
Time Line Price(dollars)
1970
$0.20
1980
$0.50
$2.00
2009
$2.25
2013
$2.50
2015
$2.75
2003
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