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The chart annual information about rental and sales of films from a particular store, separated into 4 different categories between 2002 and 2011.

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The chart
annual
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 information about
rental
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the rental
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 and sales of
films
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 from a particular store, separated into 4 different categories between 2002 and 2011.
Overall
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, film rentals, which contributed the highest volume in the two initial years, experienced a
gradually
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 decrease and was eventually surpassed by DVD sales with an
increasing
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.
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, the use of VHS disappeared in the middle of the year and Blu-ray
films
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 began to be sold. There were approximately 185,000 film rentals from
this
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 particular store in 2002.
This
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 figure a gradual decline over the recorded period to 58,000 in 2011. Regarding DVD, the number of its use significantly rose in the first four years to 200,000 in 2005, which was 4 times compared in 2002. It continued growing to reach a peak
about
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 213,000 in 2007 before gradually going down to the end at about 180,000 in 2012.
On the other hand
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, nearly 50000 VHS
films
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 were sold in 2002.
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 number saw a sharp fall in the initial four years until people did not use VHS anymore from 2006 to 2011.
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, Blu-ray
films
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 in 2007 observed a gradual go up to reach roughly 15,000 in 2012.
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Introduction/Conclusion
Try to include a more detailed introduction and conclusion to provide a clearer overview and summary of the data presented.
Data Accuracy
Ensure accuracy in stating figures and time frame, for instance, mentioning the peak of DVD sales in 2007 but referring to data in 2012 in the conclusion.
Coherence
Use a wider range of linking words and phrases to improve the flow of your essay.
Detailing
Provide more specific examples and comparisons to support your analysis of the data.
Accuracy
Be cautious with the accuracy of dates and figures mentioned; for instance, 2012 is mentioned, but the chart data ends in 2011.
Overview
Your essay gives a clear overview of trends and changes in film rental and sales over the period.
Comparative Analysis
You successfully indicated a comparative analysis between the different formats (DVD, VHS, Blu-ray).
Inclusivity
Good effort in covering all categories and their significant shifts over the given period.

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