The Following Graph Shows the Ratio of Bachelor's Degrees Earned

question 219

Multiple Choice

The following graph shows the ratio of bachelor's degrees earned by women to men from 1960 through 1990. How fast was the ratio changing in the period from 1960 to 1980? From 1980 to 1990? ​ ​

• A) 0.47/yr from 1960 through 1980 0.06/yr from 1980 through 1990 ​
• B) 0.235/yr from 1960 through 1980 0.06/yr from 1980 through 1990 ​
• C) 0.047/yr from 1960 through 1980 0.006/yr from 1980 through 1990 ​
• D) 0.047/yr from 1960 through 1980 0.012/yr from 1980 through 1990
• E) 0.0235/yr from 1960 through 1980 0.006/yr from 1980 through 1990 ​

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Definitions:

Quantity Demanded

The total amount of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at a given price, within a specific time period.

Price

The financial quantity seen as necessary, expected, or provided in return for something.

Demand Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the price of a good and the amount of it that consumers are willing and able to purchase at various prices.

Quantity Demanded

The volume of a good or service that purchasers have the willingness and financial ability to acquire at a certain price.