Solve each problem.

The graph shows a straight line that approximates the percentage of Americans 25 years and older who had earned bachelor’s degrees or higher for the years 1990–2012. Use the midpoint formula and the two given points to estimate the percent in 2001. Compare the answer with the actual percent of 26.2.

Percent of Bachelor’s Degrees or Higher

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30.9 30 21.3 20 10+ 2012 1990 2001 Year Percent