The graph below shows the percentage of students enrolled in the College of Engineering at State University. Use
the graph to answer the question. $$\text { Percent of Students in College of Engineering }$$

-If f(x)= 26%, what year is represented by x?
A)1990
B)1985
C)1995
D)1980

Question

The graph below shows the percentage of students enrolled in the College of Engineering at State University. Use
the graph to answer the question. $$\text { Percent of Students in College of Engineering }$$

-If f(x)= 26%, what year is represented by x?
A)1990 
B)1985 
C)1995 
D)1980

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

f(x) = 26% means that x is 26% of the total time period. Since the total time period is 100 years (1980-2080), x = 26% of 100 years = 26 years. Therefore, x = 1980 + 26 = 1990.

The Graph Below Shows the Percentage of Students Enrolled in the College