Question 16.2.3: Use the raw data from Example 1 to show the growth in sales ......

It is apparent from the line graph that sales have continued to grow in the 16 weeks that Bev has owned the deli. She is excited about the trend and determined to keep it going since her livelihood depends completely on the restaurant. Similarly to many small business owners, she has put everything she has into her business. She knows that most restaurants fail in the first year, and failure would be tough on her, both emotionally and financially.