A 2023 survey reported the percentage of 18-29 year-olds owning their own home in four years: 1990, 32%; 2000, 28%; 2010, 23%; 2020, 19%. The researchers concluded that homeownership among young adults declined steadily over three decades. The strongest support is ______
Which choice most logically completes the text using the data above?
- A
the 2010 rate of 23%.
- B
the 2020 rate of 19%.
- C
the 1990 rate of 32%.
- Dcheck_circle
the steady decline from 32% to 19% across the four years.
Explanation
"Declined steadily over three decades" requires the full monotonic pattern. Choice B captures it.