Quarterly Growth Rate Analysis of Two Companies

Very Hard Data Interpretation Analyzing Graphs

The graph below illustrates the quarterly growth rates (in percentage) of two competing companies, Alpha Inc. and Beta Corp., over a four-quarter period from Q1 2022 to Q4 2022.

Growth Rates:

Q1 2022: Alpha Inc. 8%, Beta Corp. 12%
Q2 2022: Alpha Inc. 10%, Beta Corp. 11%
Q3 2022: Alpha Inc. 12%, Beta Corp. 9%
Q4 2022: Alpha Inc. 15%, Beta Corp. 7%

Based on the data presented, which statement is true regarding the growth trend of the companies?

Alpha Inc. consistently outperformed Beta Corp. in every quarter.

Beta Corp. had a higher overall growth rate than Alpha Inc. for the year.

Alpha Inc.'s growth rate increased in every quarter except Q4.

Both companies showed a decline in growth rate in the last quarter.

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