Data collected by Insurance Information Institute, http://www.iii.org/fact-statistic/auto-insurance.
Step 1: Read the graphic. Carefully look at the title, axis labels, and legend. Notice on this graph we’re
looking at Average Expenditures for Auto Insurance from 2008–2012. The years are listed across the
horizontal axis, and the amount, in dollars, is listed on the vertical axis. According to the legend, we are
comparing the entire country to Alaska, New York, North Carolina, and Rhode Island.
Step 2: Read your question.
30.According to the graph, which of the following statements is most consistent with the data?Since the question asks you which is consistent with the data, see if you can find specific reasons to
eliminate three answer that are NOT consistent with the data. Another possibility for Charts and Graphs
questions is to simply find the data point that answers the question.
Step 3: Read your answers.
A) Auto insurance expenditures have increased in all states from 2008–2012.
B) Of all the states shown on the graph, New York had the greatest total increase in auto
insurance expenditures.
C) The states shown on the graph all have auto insurance expenditures higher than the