The scatter plot shows the relationship between the time t, in years after 1900, and the life expectancy L. in years, at birth for a certain
country.

Which of the following statements best describes the data on the scatter plot?

a) The data on the scatterplot suggests a linear association that could be modeled by the function L(t) - 39.67t +0.37.
b) The data on the scatterplot suggests a linear association that could be modeled by the function L(t) = -0.24t+74.33
c) The data on the scatterplot suggests a linear association that could be modeled by the function L(t) -0.37t +39.67.
d) The data on the scatter plot does not suggest a linear association, so it cannot be modeled by a linear function.