Question

the table shows the average life expectancy for a male living in the united states during selected years from 1900 to the year 2000.

year	average life expectancy (y)
1920	56
1940	62
1960	67
1980	70
2000	74

which conclusion is supported by the data in the table?

average life expectancy for men will never exceed 80 years.
average life expectancy for men has increased over the 100 years.
average life expectancy for men decreased over the past 100 years.
average life expectancy for men has peaked and is starting to decrease.

Explanation:

We observe the values of average life - expectancy for men in different years from 1900 to 2000. In 1900 it was 48, in 1920 it was 56, in 1940 it was 62, in 1960 it was 67, in 1980 it was 70 and in 2000 it was 74. The values are increasing over the 100 - year period.

Answer:

Average life expectancy for men has increased over the 100 years.