Based on the given information below, please answer questions (1-4) accurately and in great detail. Thumbs up guaranteed.

1. Which of the following is the largest number of jobs that could theoretically be within the software industry at present, based on the information available?

a) 400,000

b) 900,000

c) 1,200,000

d) 1,500,000

e) 1,800,000

2. What timescale is the title of the graph in source 4 most likely to be referring to when it says Future?

a) 2021

b) 2029

c) 2031

d) 2050

e) 2080

3. How does Source 2 most strongly show its point of view?

a) Interpretation of statistics

b) The choice of title

c) Choice of timeframes discussed

d) Choice of language

e) Choice of language and interpretation of statistics

4. According to Source 1, which of the following time periods will have the largest annual average increase in the percentage of jobs that could be fully automated? (Note: Assume the current year is 2021)

a) 2021-2019

b) 2029-2031

c) 2030-2035

d) 2035-2040

e) 2040-2050

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