1. The Table shows the NASDAQ Composite Index from Jan 2003 to Jun 2003.
a. Find the rate of change for the NASDAQ for each of the months listed.
b. During which time period did the NASDAQ rise the fastest?
c. When was its biggest decline?
d. Produce a graph of the data.
e. Is this data linear, roughly linear, or non-linear in your opinion? Explain.
Month
Jan 2003
Feb 2003
Mar 2003
Apr 2003
May 2003
Jun 2003
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1320.91
1337,52
1341.17
1464.31
1595.91
1590.91