Which choice most effectively uses data from the graph to justify the underlined claim?

Choose 1 answer:
Choose 1 answer:
(Choice A) The newspaper published approximately 1,000 investigative articles in 2010 and approximately 500 in 2019.
A
The newspaper published approximately 1,000 investigative articles in 2010 and approximately 500 in 2019.
(Choice B) The smallest annual number of investigative articles published in the newspaper during the period shown is approximately 1,600 in 2013.
B
The smallest annual number of investigative articles published in the newspaper during the period shown is approximately 1,600 in 2013.
(Choice C) The greatest annual number of investigative articles published in the newspaper during the period shown is approximately 1,000 in 2017.
C
The greatest annual number of investigative articles published in the newspaper during the period shown is approximately 1,000 in 2017.
(Choice D) The newspaper published approximately 1,000 investigative articles in 2010 and approximately 1,600 in 2013.
D
The newspaper published approximately 1,000 investigative articles in 2010 and approximately 1,600 in 2013.

(Choice D) The newspaper published approximately 1,000 investigative articles in 2010 and approximately 1,600 in 2013.

This choice directly compares the number of investigative articles published in 2010 and 2013, utilizing data from the graph to support the claim.