The Table Shows the Numbers $a _ { n }$ (In Thousands)of Residents from 2002 Through 2007

Multiple Choice

The table shows the numbers $a _ { n }$ (in thousands) of residents from 2002 through 2007. $$\begin{array} { | c | l | } \hline & \text { Number of residents, } \\&.\\{ \text { Year } }& a _ { n } \\&.\\\hline 2002 & 646 \\\hline 2003 & 657 \\\hline 2004 & 668 \\\hline 2005 & 679 \\\hline\end{array}$$ $$\begin{array} { | l | l | } \hline 2006 & 690 \\\hline 2007 & 701 \\\hline\end{array}$$
Determine whether a linear model can be used to approximate the data.
If so,find a model algebraically.Let n represent the year,with $n = 2$ corresponding to 2002.

A) A linear model can be used. $a _ { n } = 11 n + 690$
B) A linear model can be used. $a _ { n } = 11 n + 657$
C) A linear model can be used. $a _ { n } = 11 n + 701$
D) A linear model can be used. $a _ { n } = 11 n + 624$
E) A linear model can be used. $a _ { n } = 11 n + 646$