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The graph shows gross domestic product in the US private sector from 2009 to 2017.

A graph titled Annual Growth in U S Private-Sector G D P has year on the x-axis, and percentage on the y-axis. In 2009, 2010, and 2011, respectively, the G D P was negative 3 percent, 2.3 percent, and 1.9 percent.

Based on the graph, what conclusion can be drawn about the US economy?

The economy suffered a setback in 2009 before rebounding in 2011.
The economy suffered a setback in 2009 before rebounding in 2010.
The economy suffered a setback in 2009 and had not recovered by 2011.
The economy suffered setbacks in the years 2009, 2010, and 2011.

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The economy suffered a setback in 2009 before rebounding in 2010.

Reason: GDP growth was −3% in 2009 (contraction) then rose to +2.3% in 2010 and +1.9% in 2011, indicating recovery began in 2010.