1. The scatter plot below shows the profit, by month, for a new company for the first year of operation. Kate drew a line of best fit, as shown in the diagram.


Using this line, what is the best estimate for profit in the 18th month?
1) $35,000
2) $37,750
3) $42,500
4) $45,000

Based on the line of best fit, it appears that the profit increases as the months progress. Using the line, the best estimate for profit in the 18th month would be option 3) $42,500.