The side-by-side bar graph on the next page shows the average grade point average for the years 1991€“1992, 1996€“1997, 2001€“2002, and 2006€“2007 for colleges and universities.
(a) Does the graph suggest that grade inflation is a problem in colleges?

(b) Determine the percentage increase in GPAs for public schools from 1991 to 2006. Determine the percentage increase in GPAs for private schools from 1991 to 2006. Which type of institution appears to have the higher inflation?
(c) Do you believe the graph is misleading? Explain.

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Recent GPA Trends Nationwide 3.4 3.3 口1996-1997 | 3.22006-2007 Academic Year ■ 1991-1992 ■2001-2002 | O 3.1 С 3.0 2.9 2.8 2.7 All Schools Public Schools Private Schools