Use the table to answer the question.

2021 2022
Quarter GDP % Change Quarter GDP % Change
1 6.3 1 −1.6
2 6.7 2 −0.6
3 2.3 3 0.3
4 6.9 4 −0.5
Considering the table data, which of the following best analyzes an economic trend in the United States?

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Responses

In 2021, the U.S. economy decreased as the change in quarter 3 was 2.3 percent.
In 2021, the U.S. economy decreased as the change in quarter 3 was 2.3 percent.

From 2021 to 2022, the trend in the U.S. economy was that of economic growth.
From 2021 to 2022, the trend in the U.S. economy was that of economic growth.

In 2022, the U.S. economy was decreasing as the percentage change in GDP decreased.
In 2022, the U.S. economy was decreasing as the percentage change in GDP decreased.

In 2022, the U.S. economy had an increase in GDP percentage change in the third quarter.
In 2022, the U.S. economy had an increase in GDP percentage change in the third quarter.
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The best analysis of the economic trend in the United States based on the provided data is:

In 2022, the U.S. economy was decreasing as the percentage change in GDP decreased.

This statement captures the overall trend in 2022, where the GDP percentage change was negative for three of the four quarters, indicating a general decline in economic performance compared to 2021, where all quarters saw positive growth.