Refer to Exhibit 13-2.What word (up or down)should go in the place of blank (3)and blank (4),respectively?
A) up; up
B) up; down
C) down; up
D) down; down

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From January to February, the number of unemployed individuals increased (went up), as indicated by the positive change (+55,000). From February to March, the number of unemployed individuals decreased (went down), as indicated by the negative change (-30,000). Therefore, the answer is "up" for blank (3) and "down" for blank (4). Choice B reflects this pattern.