Question

A graph shows years 1985 to 2010 on the x axis and billions in U S dollars on the y axis. In 1985, imports from Mexico were at 20 billion and exports to Mexico were at 15 billion. In 2010, imports were at 225 billion and exports were at 140 billion.
Which statement does the information presented in the graph support?

In 2020, the United States exported more goods to Mexico than it imported.
As a result of trade agreements, US imports from Mexico declined from 2015 to 2020.
Trade agreements have boosted the US economy at the expense of Mexico’s.
US trade with Mexico increased following the adoption of trade agreements.

Answer 1

US trade with Mexico increased following the adoption of trade agreements.

Reason: The graph shows both imports (20 → 225 billion) and exports (15 → 140 billion) rising from 1985 to 2010, consistent with increased trade after agreements. The other choices refer to 2020 or declines or causal claims not supported by the displayed data.