The graph compares the spread of two viruses over time.
The horizontal axis represents:
t= " time in months "
The vertical axis represents:
" percentage of the population affected "
The graph shows:
Virus A as the solid blue curve.
Virus B as the dashed blue curve.
To determine which statement is correct, we compare when each virus reaches the same population percentage.
At 20%:
Virus B reaches 20%earlier, around t≈5months.
Virus A reaches 20%later, around t≈6.5months.
So Virus B affects 20%of the population before Virus A does.
For higher percentages such as 60%, 70%, and 80%, Virus A rises more quickly after about 50%, so Virus A reaches those percentages before Virus B.
Therefore, the correct conclusion is:
" Virus B affects " 20% " of the population before virus A does. "
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