The Numbers One Finds When One Measures the GDP of the United

question 13

Multiple Choice

The numbers one finds when one measures the GDP of the United States are quite large, measured in trillions. How many billions constitute a trillion?

• A)10
• B)100
• C)1,000
• D)1 million
• E)None of these

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