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In 2010, Monster College surveyed 1250 U.S. college students expecting to graduate in the next several years. Respondents were asked the following question:What do you think your starting salary will be at your first job after college? The line graph

In 2010, Monster College surveyed 1250 U.S. college students expecting to graduate in the next several years. Respondents were asked the following question:What do you think your starting salary will be at your first job after college?


The line graph shows the percentage of college students who anticipated various starting salaries.imageThe mathematical modelimagedescribes the percentage of college students, p, who anticipated a starting salary s, in thousands of dollars. Use this formula to find the percentage of students who anticipated a starting salary of $40 thousand. How does this compare with your estimate in Exercise 13?


Data from Exercise 13


Estimate the percentage of students who anticipated a starting salary of $40 thousand.

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Percentage of College Students 24% 20% 16% 12% 8% 4% A Anticipated Starting Salary at First Job after College $20 $25 $30 $35 $40 $45 $50 $55 $60 $65 $70 Anticipated Starting Salary (thousands of dollars)

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Chapter # 1
Section: Review exercise 1.1
Problem: 14
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