The correct answer to this problem would be -3. Based on the points you've provided on the graph, -3 would be the correct common difference. :)
hello,
the first term is 250 so this is the initial invested amount

is to compute 8% annual interest compounded monthly (there are 12 months in a year)
and then multiply by 4 means that it is computed for 4 years so
finally the answer is
$250 is invested at 8% annual interest compounded monthly for 4 years
hope this helps