Study the graph of average US income growth in the 1980s. A line graph titled Average Income Growth in the 1980's. The x-axis is labeled 1980 to 1990. The y-axis is labeled 0 to 300 percent. The top line is Average income of top 1 percent. The bottom line is Average income of bottom 90 percent. The top 1 percent is at 25 percent in 1980, 50 percent in 1986, and 125 percent in 1990. The bottom 90 percent is at 25 percent in 1980 through 1990.

Based on the graph, which statement best explains why many Americans opposed President Reagan’s economic policies?

The increase in income was not enough to help many families.

The increase in income was paid for by government borrowing.

The increase in income went mostly to the wealthiest Americans.

The increase in income caused more Americans to pay higher taxes.