If a graph has a line that shows the amount of outsourcing in the last ten years, it is known as
A)a pie chart.
B)a time-series graph.
C)a demand curve for outsourcing.
D)a supply curve of outsourcing.

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A time-series graph is a graph that shows changes in a variable over time. In this case, the line showing the amount of outsourcing over the last ten years is showing a change in outsourcing over time, making it a time-series graph. A pie chart would not be appropriate as it shows parts of a whole, not changes over time. A demand and supply curve are typically used to show the relationship between the quantity demanded or supplied and the price, not the amount of outsourcing over time.

If a Graph Has a Line That Shows the Amount