The median home value in Montana and Washington $($adjusted for inflation$)$ are

shown below.

If we assume that the house values are changing linearly,

a$)$ In which state have home values increased at a higher rate?

Select an answer

b$)$ If these trends were to continue, what would be the median home value in

Montana in $2010?$

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c$)$ If we assume the linear trend existed before $1950$ and continues after $2000,$ the

two states' median house values will be $($or were$)$ equal in what year? $($The answer

might be absurd$)$

The year