Question: The accompanying figure plots the monthly stock price of a large construction company from July 2017 through March 2019. The stock has experienced tremendous growth

The accompanying figure plots the monthly stock price of a large construction company from July 2017 through March 2019. The stock has experienced tremendous growth over this time period, almost tripling in price. Does the figure reflect this growth? If not, why not?

500 400 Stock 300 Price ($) 200- 100 0 July 2017-March 2019

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