Investigating the Rising Cost of MTA Transit Fare
Explore a math-based analysis of rising MTA transit fares over time. Use algebra, scatter plots, and linear modeling in Excel to investigate trends and predict future prices. Great for students learning real-world math applications.
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Name: Project “1: ( / I D pts) 2- week period
[Dear student you may consult vwth other students for he.1
?, titrt under no
circumstances take someonetee *rarfc a.cd claim .:r ro he yours]
In this activity you will be investigating the r sing cost of the MTA transit iare □■.'er
a period of time in New York City. The goal is to use data to develop a simple
mathematical mc-del which can be used tn make some reasonab e predictions.
You will ncorporato the use of algebraic skills such as graphing, rate of change
and linear function to complete th s activity.
■Step 1: 1"traduction ( 2pts]
Read through this actvity arc then write a brief introduction of the
goals n this actvity.
The ma n goals oi th s project are in investigate and predict the rising cost
of transit fares since 1370 and develop predictions for 2018 and 2(120. 1
will need to illustrate the relationships between the time and cost increase
of the MTA transit fee through graphs. In order ro achieve these goals, the
appropriate use oi algeb raic ano mathematcal sk s is needed to
represent different types of graphs using excel. In addition, basic excel
ski s are requ red ro create linear modelling ano I "ear function graphs.
■Step 2: Scatter Plot( 5pts)
Use the fallowing data provided i n the table below ro obtain a scatter
plot oi time vs. price. Describe the trend of the price i n the plot. Do you
find the trend shocking?
Time line Price dollaps
1970 ED.20
1980 ED.50
2003 E2.00
[Dear student you may consult vwth other students for he.1
?, titrt under no
circumstances take someonetee *rarfc a.cd claim .:r ro he yours]
In this activity you will be investigating the r sing cost of the MTA transit iare □■.'er
a period of time in New York City. The goal is to use data to develop a simple
mathematical mc-del which can be used tn make some reasonab e predictions.
You will ncorporato the use of algebraic skills such as graphing, rate of change
and linear function to complete th s activity.
■Step 1: 1"traduction ( 2pts]
Read through this actvity arc then write a brief introduction of the
goals n this actvity.
The ma n goals oi th s project are in investigate and predict the rising cost
of transit fares since 1370 and develop predictions for 2018 and 2(120. 1
will need to illustrate the relationships between the time and cost increase
of the MTA transit fee through graphs. In order ro achieve these goals, the
appropriate use oi algeb raic ano mathematcal sk s is needed to
represent different types of graphs using excel. In addition, basic excel
ski s are requ red ro create linear modelling ano I "ear function graphs.
■Step 2: Scatter Plot( 5pts)
Use the fallowing data provided i n the table below ro obtain a scatter
plot oi time vs. price. Describe the trend of the price i n the plot. Do you
find the trend shocking?
Time line Price dollaps
1970 ED.20
1980 ED.50
2003 E2.00
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