What Was the Approximate Level of GDP Production in the United

question 100

Multiple Choice

What was the approximate level of GDP production in the United States in 2015?

• A)$18 trillion
• B)$180 billion
• C)$18 billion
• D)$1,800 million
• E)$1.8 trillion

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