Use the graph to answer questions 1 and 2. Round the answers to one decimal place, as needed. For the percent answers, convert to percent and then round to one decimal place. 1. a. State the value of X for the year 1972
b. Find The amount of waste generated in 1972
c. Find the amount of waste recovered in 1972
d. Find the percent of waste recovered in 1972

2. a. State the value of X for the year 1997
b. Find the amount of waste generated in 1997
c. Find the amount of waste recovered in 1997
d. Find the percent of waste recovered in 1997

Use the FORMULAS to answer questions 3 and 4. Round the answers to one decimal place.

3. a. State the value of X for the year 1986
b. Find the amount of waste generated in 1986
c. Find the amount of waste recovered in 1986
d. Find the percent of waste recovered in 1986

4. a. State the value of X for the year 2005
b. Find the amount of waste generated in 2005
c. Find the amount of waste recovered in 2005
d. Find the percent of waste recovered in 2005

5. What is increasing faster, the amount of waste generated or the amount of waste recycled? Explain your reasoning based on the graph and the concept of slope.