Based on the data presented in this pie graph, which of the following statements about state and local spending is correct?

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State and local governments spend more providing education services than they do on all other services combined.
State and local governments spend more providing education services than they do on all other services combined.

State and local governments spend about as much on public welfare as they do on public safety and hospitals put together.
State and local governments spend about as much on public welfare as they do on public safety and hospitals put together.

State and local governments provide only a limited range of services to their residents.
State and local governments provide only a limited range of services to their residents.

State and local governments do not regard transportation or housing services as being important.

Answer 1

State and local governments provide only a limited range of services to their residents. (This is the only statement that can be supported based on the graph. None of the other statements accurately reflect the data shown.)