PSAT Writing and Language Question 606: Answer and Explanation

Question: 606

Which choice offers an accurate interpretation of the data in the chart above?

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the employment for occupational therapists will increase 29% between 2012 and 2022. The estimate for the increase in all jobs is 11%.
• C. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the employment for occupational therapists will increase 43% between 2012 and 2022. The estimate for the increase in all jobs is 11%.
• D. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the employment for occupational therapists will increase 11% between 2012 and 2022. The estimate for the increase in all jobs is 29%.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

(B) Based on the first bar at the top of the graph, all occupations will experience an 11% increase from 2012–2022. Based on the middle bar of the graph, occupational therapists will experience a 29% increase in employment in the same time period. The other options give incorrect information based on the graph.