Question

the graph shows the number of books printed in europe between 1400–1800.
european output of printed books
number of copies
what conclusion can be drawn from the graph about the demand for books?
demand decreased over the centuries.
demand grew slightly over the centuries.
demand grew significantly over the centuries.
demand stagnated over the centuries.

Explanation:

To determine the conclusion about book demand, we analyze the bar graph titled "European Output of Printed Books" (1400 - 1800). The y - axis represents the number of copies, and the x - axis represents different time periods (15th, 16th, 17th, 18th centuries).

• The 15th - century bar is very short, close to 0.
• The 16th - century bar reaches around 200,000,000.
• The 17th - century bar is around 500,000,000.
• The 18th - century bar is near 1,000,000,000.

This shows a large and consistent increase in the number of printed books over the centuries. An increase from near - zero to almost a billion copies is a significant growth, not just a slight one. "Decreased" and "stagnated" are clearly incorrect as the number of copies is increasing over time. So, the demand for books grew significantly over the centuries.

Answer:

Demand grew significantly over the centuries.