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, the best estimate for profit in the 18th month would be $37,750.