The Vertical Axis in a Graph

question 271

Multiple Choice

The vertical axis in a graph

• A)is named the x-axis.
• B)has no origin.
• C)measures time in a cross-section and time-series graph.
• D)measures time only in a time-series graph.
• E)is named the y-axis.

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