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The graph gives the estimated population $y$, in thousands, of a town $x$ years since 2007, where $0\le x\le 5$. Which of the following best describes the increase in the estimated population from $x=0$ to $x=1$?

A

The estimated population at $x=1$ is 3.5 times the estimated population at $x=0$.

B

The estimated population at $x=1$ is 2.5 times the estimated population at $x=0$.

C

The estimated population at $x=1$ is 1.5 times the estimated population at $x=0$.

D

The estimated population at $x=1$ is 0.5 times the estimated population at $x=0$.