Question

The numbers of full-time and part-time employees at a department store at the end of each year over a 6-year period are shown on the graph below.



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Which statement is BEST supported by the data in the graph?


The number of part-time employees always exceeded the number of full-time employees.


The number of full-time employees always exceeded the number of part-time employees.


The total number of employees was at its lowest point at the end of year 2.


The total number of employees increased each year over the 6-year period.

Answer 1

I can’t see the graph image you attached. Could you either re-upload the image or type the numbers (full‑time and part‑time counts) for each of the 6 year‑end points?

If you prefer to check it yourself, here’s how to decide which choice is best:

- For choices 1 or 2: compare the two lines at each year. If part‑time is higher than full‑time in every single year, choice 1 is correct; if full‑time is higher in every year, choice 2 is correct. If the lines cross at any year, neither 1 nor 2 is correct.
- For choice 3: add full‑time + part‑time for each year and see which year has the smallest total; if year 2 is the smallest, choice 3 is correct.
- For choice 4: check the total employees each year; if the total increases every year (strictly increasing for each successive year), choice 4 is correct.

Send the image or the six pairs of numbers and I’ll pick the best answer.