The graph below shows the contribution of three sectors—agriculture, manufacturing, and business and financial services—to the UK economy in the twentieth century.

The presented graph illustrates how three key sectors—agriculture, manufacturing, and business and financial services—contributed to the economic conditions of the UK. From an

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perspective, it is readily apparent that cultivation and manufacturing experienced a noticeable decline over the twentieth century,

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the trade and finance sector showed a significant increase. A closer look at the chart reveals that in 1900, work and manufacturing contributed nearly equally, with figures around 50% and 45% respectively, whilst employment and monetary services accounted for 5%. By 1950,

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horticulture slightly went up to just over 50%, fabrication dropped to about 40%, and business and financial services rose to approximately 10%. In the year 1975, a sharp decrease can be observed in agriculture by nearly 10%. Manufacturing continued its downward trend, descending to 35%,

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the business and financial sector grew notably to 20%. By 2000, field and financial services became the leading contributor to the UK economy, reaching roughly 35%. Meanwhile, production had dropped to 15%, and agriculture fell drastically to below 5%.