For 1983 through 1989, the per capita consumption of chicken in the U. S. increased at a rate that was approximately linear. In 1983, the per capita consumption was 37.6 pounds, and in 1989 it was 45 pounds.

What would you expect the per capita consumption

of chicken to be in 1995?

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Tamara Bentley

9 July, 07:52

For 1983 through 1989, the per capita consumption of chicken in the U. S. increased at a rate that was approximately linear. In 1983, the per capita consumption was 37.6 pounds, and in 1989 it was 45 pounds.

What would you expect the per capita consumption

of chicken to be in 1995?

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Selah · Answer 1

Difference in year for the data noted = 1989 - 1983 = 6 years

Difference in the per capita consumption of chicken in the U. S = 45 - 37.6 = 7.4 pounds.

Increase in per capita consumption of chicken in the U. S in each year = 7.4/6 = 1.23 pounds per year

So expected per capita consumption of chicken to be in 1995 = 45 + (1995-1989) * 1.23 = 52.38 pounds

For 1983 through 1989, the per capita consumption of chicken in the U. S. increased at a rate that was approximately linear. In 1983, the per capita consumption was 37.6 pounds, and in 1989 it was 45 pounds.What would you expect the per capita consumptionof chicken to be in 1995?

For 1983 through 1989, the per capita consumption of chicken in the U. S. increased at a rate that was approximately linear. In 1983, the per capita consumption was 37.6 pounds, and in 1989 it was 45 pounds.

What would you expect the per capita consumption

of chicken to be in 1995?