Question

the bar graph in the following graphic represents fictional net exports in billions of dollars for five countries.
net exports are obtained by subtracting total imports from total exports; a negative net export means the
country imported more goods than it exported.

estimate the net amount of exports for spain.
a. 10 billion dollars
c. -20 billion dollars
b. 30 billion dollars
d. 20 billion dollars

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the bar graph

We look at the bar representing Spain. The bar is on the negative side of the axis.

Step2: Estimate the value

By observing the position of Spain's bar relative to the scale on the x - axis. The bar for Spain is close to - 20 on the scale.

Answer:

C. - 20 billion dollars