Question

in the graph, the year with the highest unemployment rate is 1983. what was the approximate unemployment rate in that year?
options:
a 5.9%
b 8.5%
c 9.6%
d 10.2%
e 11.5%

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the graph's y - axis

The y - axis of the graph has markings at 2.5%, 5%, 7.5%, and 10%. We need to find the unemployment rate for 1983.

Step2: Locate 1983 on the x - axis and check the y - value

Looking at the graph, for the year 1983, we check the corresponding point on the line graph. The point for 1983 is close to the 10% mark but let's check the options. The options are A. 5.9%, B. 8.5%, C. 9.6%, D. 10.2%, E. 11.5%. From the graph, the unemployment rate in 1983 is approximately 10.2% (option D) when we match the position of the data point for 1983 with the y - axis scale and the given options.

Answer:

D. 10.2%