The Following Graph Shows the Populations of the Metropolitan Areas

question 67

Multiple Choice

The following graph shows the populations of the metropolitan areas of City X and City Y over six years.
-Use the terms increasing, decreasing, and/or constant to describe the trends for the population of the City X metropolitan area.

• A) The population of the City X metropolitan area was increasing from Year 1 to Year 6.
• B) The population of the City X metropolitan area was decreasing from Year 1 to Year 5 and was constant from Year 5 to Year 6.
• C) The population of the City X metropolitan area was decreasing from Year 1 to Year 6.
• D) The population of the City X metropolitan area was increasing from Year 1 to Year 5 and was constant from Year 5 to Year 6.

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Definitions:

Merit Raises

Salary increases awarded to employees based on their job performance, recognizing superior work or achievement.

Altruism

Unselfish concern for the welfare of others.

Apathetic

Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

Consideration

Thoughtfulness and attentiveness toward others; in leadership, it refers to the degree a leader shows concern and respect for followers.