On the basis of data from the years 2000 through 2015

Last updated: 4/24/2023

On the basis of data from the years 2000 through 2015 seasonally adjusted median weekly earnings y in year x for men and women in a given area can be approximated by the following equations where x 0 corresponds to the year 2000 and y is in current dollars If these equations remain valid in the future will earnings for women catch up with men within the next decade Women Men 796x 50y 24 800 87x 5y 3 220 Choose the correct answer below O A Yes The equations intersect at a positive x value which is after the year 2015 This indicates that the earnings for men and women will be the same in the next decade OB No The equations intersect at a negative x value which is before the year 2000 However since the equations are linear they cannot share another intersection point This indicates that the earnings for men and women will not be the same in the next decade OC Yes The equations indicate that the earnings for men and women are always the same OD No The equations indicate that the earnings for men and women never were and never will be the same