You have data for average tax rates for each of the 50 states for 2002. The type of graph to best display these data would be a
A) time- series graph.
B) scatter diagram.
C) multi- variable time- series graph.
D) cross- section graph.

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A cross-section graph would be the best choice as it compares various entities (the 50 states) at a single point in time (2002) and allows for easy comparison of their tax rates. A time-series graph would be used if the data were collected over multiple years for the same entities, while scatter diagrams and multi-variable time-series graphs are not relevant for this type of data.

You Have Data for Average Tax Rates for Each of the 50