If a diffusion index for new orders went from 87 to 74 and then to 68,it would indicate ____ receipt of new orders and indicate a ____ in breadth and the possibility of a future ____ in the series.
A) Limited, strengthening, decline
B) Limited, weakening, increase
C) Widespread, strengthening, increase
D) Widespread, weakening, decline
E) Widespread, weakening, increase

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A decrease in the diffusion index for new orders from 87 to 74 and then to 68 would indicate a widespread weakening in the receipt of new orders. This suggests a decline in breadth and the possibility of a future decline in the series.

If a Diffusion Index for New Orders Went from 87