Lauren is reading a novel for English class. The data below shows the number of pages read, y, in x hours. Number of Hours (x) 2 4 5 7 9 Number of Pages Read (y) 50 100 125 175 225 Which grid has the best x-axis and y-axis scales to present this data?

For the x axis we have:

2 4 5 7 9

Therefore, the scale for this axis can be:

2

For the y axis we have:

50 100 125 175 225

Therefore, the scale for this axis can be:

50

Answer:

A grid that has the best x-axis and y-axis scales to present this data is:

x axis: 2 units

Y axis: 50 units