Prepositions

• There was a significant increase ___ the number of students studying abroad.

• The data shows a steady decline ___ the percentage of smokers over the past decade.

• Expenditure ___ healthcare rose dramatically between 2000 and 2010.

• The proportion of people employed in agriculture is higher ___ rural areas than urban areas.

• In contrast ___ the sales of cars, motorcycle sales decreased slightly.

• The graph highlights differences ___ male and female participation in sports.

• The rise ___ obesity rates can be attributed to unhealthy diets and sedentary lifestyles.

• Air pollution often leads ___ serious health problems.

• The unemployment rate peaked ___ 15% in 2008 before declining steadily.

• Sales of electric cars rose sharply ___ 50,000 units to 120,000 units within five years.