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AlgebraHardExtending a linear pattern from a table

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Month: 0, 1, 2, 3 Subscribers: 200, 240, 280, 320

The table shows the number of subscribers to a newsletter at the end of several months. If the pattern continues linearly, how many subscribers will there be at the end of month 5?

  1. A. 400Correct
  2. B. 360
  3. C. 440
  4. D. 320

Answer: A. 400

Subscribers rise by 40 per month (200 → 240 → 280 → 320). Month 5: 200 + 40 × 5 = 400.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. 360
360 is month 4.
C. 440
440 is month 6.
D. 320
320 is month 3.

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