A cross-section graph:
A) is divided into different sections.
B) measures time on the x-axis and the variable in which we are interested on the y-axis.
C) shows the values of an economic variable for different groups in a population at a point in time.
D) Both answers A and C are correct.
E) Both answers B and C are correct.

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A cross-section graph shows the values of an economic variable for different groups in a population at a point in time. It does not necessarily have different sections, and it does not measure time on the x-axis unless the economic variable being studied is time-related.

A Cross-Section Graph