Question

the line graph shows us defense spending from 1946 to 1968.
us defense spending, 1946–1969
what happened to us defense spending from 1946 to 1948?
it dropped by approximately $40,000 million.
it dropped by approximately $30,000 million.
it stayed about the same.
it went up by about $30,000 million.

Explanation:

1. Locate 1946 on the x-axis: defense spending is ~$40,000 million.
2. Locate 1948 on the x-axis: defense spending is ~$10,000 million.
3. Calculate the change: $40,000 - $10,000 = $30,000 million decrease.

Answer:

It dropped by approximately $30,000 million.