Question

Line graph with years on x axis; percent employed on y axis. Line labeled Czech Republic starts at 98 in 1990, 91 in 1992, 90 in 1994, 93 in 1995. Line labeled Poland starts at 96 in 1990, 86 in 1992, 85 in 1994, 88 in 1996. Line labeled Hungary starts at 97 in 1990, 80 in 1992, 74 in 1994, 73 in 1996. Line labeled Russia starts at 98 in 1990, 95 in 1992, 91 in 1994, 87 in 1996.
This graph shows the unemployment rates for several Eastern European nations after the end of the Cold War.

Which of these statements is supported by information in the graph?

Employment increased in Eastern Europe after the establishment of democracy.
Employment declined throughout Eastern Europe after the fall of communism.
Employment fell more in Russia than in Hungary.
Employment increased more in Hungary than in Poland.

Answer 1

"Employment declined throughout Eastern Europe after the fall of communism."

Justification: All four countries show net decreases in percent employed from 1990 to the last data point (Czech 98→93, Poland 96→88, Hungary 97→73, Russia 98→87).