If you want to report to readers to see the five-year trend in college enrollment, you should use:
A) a pie chart showing the individual components of college enrollment.
B) a comprehensive table supported by detailed explanations in the narrative text.
C) a line chart to show the year-to-year change in enrollment during the period.
D) a stacked bar chart captioned with secondary data about enrollment figures.
E) a synthesis of enrollment figures.

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A line chart is the best choice for showing year-to-year change in enrollment over a five-year period. It allows readers to easily see the trends and patterns in the data. A comprehensive table with detailed explanations in the narrative text could also be helpful, but may be overwhelming for readers who just want a quick look at the trends. A pie chart and stacked bar chart would not be as useful in showing trends over time. A synthesis of enrollment figures would not provide enough detail for readers who want to understand the trends.

If You Want to Report to Readers to See the Five-Year