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he graph below shows global trade and percentage of GDP.

A bar graph titled Global Trade, percent of G D P is shown. The x axis shows years and the y axis shows percent of G D P, from 0 to 100. 1980, 40; 1990, 40; 2000, 48; 2011, 59.

What conclusion should be drawn from the graph?

Trade has minimal impact on GDP.
Trade increased between 1980 and 1990.
Trade between nations declined between 1990 and 2000.
Trade increases create higher GDP percentage rates.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
"Trade increases create higher GDP percentage rates."

The bars show trade as a percentage of GDP rising overall (40% in 1980 and 1990 → 48% in 2000 → 59% in 2011), so trade's share of GDP increased. (Note: the graph shows an association over time, not proof of causation.)