The Following Graph Shows the Populations of the Metropolitan Areas $1 - 5$

question 26

Multiple Choice

The following graph shows the populations of the metropolitan areas of City X and City Y over six years.
-In what years was the population of the City X metropolitan area less than that of the City Y metropolitan area?

• A) Years 5-6
• B) Years \(1 - 5\)
• C) Years 3-5
• D) Years \(1 - 3\)

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