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The table gives the daily consumption of oil in the United States, in millions of barrels, measured in two-year intervals, from the beginning of 1987 to the beginning of 2007.

Use Simpson’s Rule to estimate the average daily consumption of oil over the period in question.

Year-Consumption
1987-16.7
1989-17.3
1991-16.7
1993-17.2
1995-17.7
1997-18.6
1999-19.5
2001-19.6
2003-20.0
2005-20.8
2007-20.7


Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration

Be detailed.

Originally Posted by ifchickenhadlips

The table gives the daily consumption of oil in the United States, in millions of barrels, measured in two-year intervals, from the beginning of 1987 to the beginning of 2007.

Use Simpson’s Rule to estimate the average daily consumption of oil over the period in question.

Year-Consumption
1987-16.7
1989-17.3
1991-16.7
1993-17.2
1995-17.7
1997-18.6
1999-19.5
2001-19.6
2003-20.0
2005-20.8
2007-20.7


Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration

Be detailed.

The first thing I'd do is plot the data and draw the trapezia. Then I'd apply Simpson's Rule. Then I'd say that if you need more help, please say where you're still stuck.

I need help setting up this problem.

Originally Posted by ifchickenhadlips

I need help setting up this problem.

I have already told you what to do. What part of what I said do you not understand? If you need more help you will need to be specific in what you cannot do.