The number (in millions) of women in the work force, given as a function f, of the year for selected years from 1920 to 2000, is shown in the figure below. Estimate and explain its meaning.
Source: 2004 World Almanac

A) : The number of women in the work force increased by 10,000,000.
B) : The number of women in the work force decreased by 2,000,000.
C) : The number of women in the work force did not increase.
D) : The number of women in the work force increased by 2,000,000.
E) : The number of women in the work force decreased by 10,000,000

Question

The number (in millions) of women in the work force, given as a function f, of the year for selected years from 1920 to 2000, is shown in the figure below. Estimate  and explain its meaning. ​​  ​
Source: 2004 World Almanac
​
A) : The number of women in the work force increased by 10,000,000. 
B) : The number of women in the work force decreased by 2,000,000. 
C) : The number of women in the work force did not increase. 
D) : The number of women in the work force increased by 2,000,000. 
E) : The number of women in the work force decreased by 10,000,000

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

From the graph, we can see that the number of women in the work force increased by approximately 2,000,000 from 1980 to 1990.

The Number (In Millions) of Women in the Work Force