For much of U. S. history, military spending has increased over time. However, during the 1990s, military spending decreased. The graph shows the annual military spending in the United States between the years 1990 and 1996.

Which statement about the information shown on the graph is true?

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The U. S. government spent $13 million less every year on military operations.

The U. S. government's military spending decreased by $415 million during the entire seven years.

The U. S. government's military spending decreased by $13 million during the entire seven years.

The U. S. government spent $138 million less every year on military operations.