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\begin{tabular}{|l|c|c|}
\hline \multirow{2}{*}{} & \multicolumn{2}{|c|}{\begin{tabular}{c}
\% of Population \\
Living in Poverty
\end{tabular}} \\
\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 [tex]$\square$[/tex] from 1987 to 1995.

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 :

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Let's analyze the data given step-by-step to address the question.

### Calculating the Changes in Percentages

First, we identify the percentage of population living in poverty for each country for the given periods:
- 1987-1988 and 1993-1995

#### Romania:
- 1987-1988: 6%
- 1993-1995: 48%
- Change: [tex]\( 48\% - 6\% = 42\% \)[/tex]

#### Hungary:
- 1987-1988: 1%
- 1993-1995: 7%
- Change: [tex]\( 7\% - 1\% = 6\% \)[/tex]

#### Poland:
- 1987-1988: 6%
- 1993-1995: 10%
- Change: [tex]\( 10\% - 6\% = 4\% \)[/tex]

#### Russia:
- 1987-1988: 2%
- 1993-1995: 39%
- Change: [tex]\( 39\% - 2\% = 37\% \)[/tex]

#### Ukraine:
- 1987-1988: 2%
- 1993-1995: 26%
- Change: [tex]\( 26\% - 2\% = 24\% \)[/tex]

### Assessing the Greatest Percentage Jump

Next, we identify which country experienced the greatest increase:
- Romania: [tex]\( 42\% \)[/tex]
- Hungary: [tex]\( 6\% \)[/tex]
- Poland: [tex]\( 4\% \)[/tex]
- Russia: [tex]\( 37\% \)[/tex]
- Ukraine: [tex]\( 24\% \)[/tex]

The country with the greatest jump in percentage of population living in poverty is Romania, with an increase of 42%.

### Conclusion

According to the chart:
- The percentage of people living in poverty in Europe increased from 1987 to 1995.
- 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 economic transition was a contributing factor to the trends shown on the chart.

Therefore, the drop-down menu answers should be completed as follows:

- The percentage of people living in poverty in Europe increased from 1987 to 1995.
- The country with the greatest jump in percentage of population living in poverty was Romania.
- The economic transition was a contributing factor to the trends shown on the chart.

These conclusions help us understand the social and economic dynamics that took place in Europe during the transition period of the late 20th century.