In the function for North Dakota, which of the following is the best interpretation of the number 149.5 in this context? A.) For the year 1965, the model predicts 149.5 thousand homes in North Dakota had access to a telephone.
B.) For the year 2000, the model predicts 149.5 thousand homes in North Dakota had access to a telephone.
C.) Between 1965 and 2000, the predicted number of homes with access to a telephone in North Dakota increased by a total of 149.5 thousand.
D.) Between 1965 and 2000, the predicted number of homes with access to a telephone in North Dakota increased by 149.5 thousand each year.