\begin{tabular}{|l|c|c|}
\hline
\multirow{2}{*}{} & \multicolumn{2}{|c|}{\% of Population Living in Poverty} \\
\cline { 2 - 3 } & [tex]$1987-1988$[/tex] & [tex]$1993-1995$[/tex] \\
\hline
Romania & 6 & 48 \\
\hline
Hungary & 1 & 7 \\
\hline
Poland & 6 & 10 \\
\hline
Russia & 2 & 39 \\
\hline
Ukraine & 2 & 26 \\
\hline
\end{tabular}

Use the drop-down menu to complete each statement.

1. According to the chart, the percentage of people living in poverty in Europe from 1987 to 1995 [tex]$\square$[/tex].
2. The country with the greatest jump in percentage of population living in poverty was [tex]$\square$[/tex].
3. According to what you have learned in the lesson, the [tex]$\square$[/tex] was a contributing factor to the trends shown on the chart.



Answer :

Let's break down the problem step by step:

### Step 1. Identify the Initial Percentages (1987-1988) and Final Percentages (1993-1995)
Based on the table:

- Romania: [tex]\(1987-1988 = 6\%\)[/tex], [tex]\(1993-1995 = 48\%\)[/tex]
- Hungary: [tex]\(1987-1988 = 1\%\)[/tex], [tex]\(1993-1995 = 7\%\)[/tex]
- Poland: [tex]\(1987-1988 = 6\%\)[/tex], [tex]\(1993-1995 = 10\%\)[/tex]
- Russia: [tex]\(1987-1988 = 2\%\)[/tex], [tex]\(1993-1995 = 39\%\)[/tex]
- Ukraine: [tex]\(1987-1988 = 2\%\)[/tex], [tex]\(1993-1995 = 26\%\)[/tex]

### Step 2. Calculate the Changes in Percentage of Population Living in Poverty
Subtract the initial percentage from the final percentage for each country:

- Romania: [tex]\(48\% - 6\% = 42\%\)[/tex]
- Hungary: [tex]\(7\% - 1\% = 6\%\)[/tex]
- Poland: [tex]\(10\% - 6\% = 4\%\)[/tex]
- Russia: [tex]\(39\% - 2\% = 37\%\)[/tex]
- Ukraine: [tex]\(26\% - 2\% = 24\%\)[/tex]

### Step 3. Determine the Greatest Increase in Percentage
From the calculated changes, we see:

- Romania: [tex]\(42\%\)[/tex]
- Hungary: [tex]\(6\%\)[/tex]
- Poland: [tex]\(4\%\)[/tex]
- Russia: [tex]\(37\%\)[/tex]
- Ukraine: [tex]\(24\%\)[/tex]

The greatest increase in the percentage of population living in poverty occurred in Romania with an increase of [tex]\(42\%\)[/tex].

### Step 4. Complete the Statements
1. According to the chart, the percentage of people living in poverty in Europe rose (because we see positive changes in all countries) from 1987 to 1993-1995.

2. The country with the greatest jump in percentage of population living in poverty was Romania (as determined by the [tex]\(42\%\)[/tex] increase).

3. According to what you have learned in the lesson, the transition from a centrally planned economy to a market economy was a contributing factor to the trends shown on the chart. This historical context is crucial to understanding the sharp rise in poverty levels in these countries during this period.

Therefore, the final filled-out statements are:

According to the chart, the percentage of people living in poverty in Europe 1995 rose from 1987 to.

The country with the greatest jump in percentage of population living in poverty was Romania.

According to what you have learned in the lesson, the transition from a centrally planned economy to a market economy was a contributing factor to the trends shown on the chart.