The following table shows the average starting salary of a certain job for the given year. The starting salary as a function of time is _____ with _____ rate.
A)positive; increasing
B)positive; decreasing
C)negative; increasing
D)negative; decreasing

Question

The following table shows the average starting salary of a certain job for the given year.  The starting salary as a function of time is _____ with _____ rate.
A)positive; increasing 
B)positive; decreasing 
C)negative; increasing 
D)negative; decreasing

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The average starting salary is positive, since it is a salary. Looking at the table, we can see that the salaries are decreasing as time goes on. Therefore, the starting salary as a function of time is positive (since it is a salary) and decreasing. The best choice among the given options is B.

The Following Table Shows the Average Starting Salary of a Certain