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Hi everyone, is it possible to create a question like so? With the two options for answering side by side?

1. How long has your business been in operation?

(drop down menu) months                    OR                            (numerical text input) years 

You can use an array(text) with drop-down layout in the second column.
There are many examples in the forum. Search for them.
I am answering on smartphone.

Joffm