The Table Below Shows the Approximate Value of Canada's Crude

question 61

Multiple Choice

The table below shows the approximate value of Canada's crude oil and natural gas exports over a 5-year period.The amounts shown are billions of dollars.
TABLE 2-7
-Refer to Table 2-7.Assume that 2009 is the base year,with an index number = 100.What is the percentage change in the value of exports of natural gas from 2009 to 2013?

• A)71
• B)-71%
• C)71%
• D)29%
• E)-29%

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