Math Problem Statement
Question content area top Part 1 Use the data in the graph to complete parts (a) and (b) below. LOADING... Click the icon to view the graph. Question content area bottom Part 1 a. Which cost category varies the least among the different types of colleges? Can you explain why this category varies so little? ▼ varies the least. It has a variation of $ enter your response here. (Type an integer or a decimal.) Part 2 Why does this category vary so little? A. Tuition and fees varies the least because the operational costs for all types of colleges are the same. B. Room and board varies the least because it costs all types of colleges the same amount of money to have a student live on campus. C. Transportation varies the least because students at all types of colleges have the same mode of transportation. D. Books and supplies varies the least because students at all types of colleges need approximately the same number of books and supplies and these don't vary much in cost. Part 3 b. Ignoring the "other expenses" category, the general trend is for all categories to cost more as you look down the chart from two-year public colleges to four-year private colleges. However, one category is an exception to this trend. Which category? Can you explain why? A. Transportation, because commuters must spend more money to get to school than students living on campus B. Room and board, because it costs less to live on campus than to live off campus C. Books and supplies, because two-year public colleges require more books and supplies than four-year private colleges D. Tuition and fees, because two-year public colleges need to charge more to attend due to smaller enrollment numbers
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Data Interpretation
Cost Analysis
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12
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