The Following Table Gives Some Recent Data on Rates of Inflation

question 17

Essay

The following table gives some recent data on rates of inflation for two hypothetical countries. How does the inflation rate in the United States over this same time period compare with the inflation rate in these two countries?
$$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } \hline \text { Year } & \text { Country A } & \text { Country B } \\\hline 1975 & 3 \% & 8 \% \\\hline 1980 & 2 \% & 20 \% \\\hline 1985 & 3 \% & 25 \% \\\hline 1990 & 3 \% & 9 \% \\\hline 1995 & 2 \% & 10 \% \\\hline 2000 & 3 \% & 5 \% \\\hline 2005 & 2 \% & 4 \% \\\hline 2010 & 2 \% & 3 \% \\\hline 2015 & 3 \% & 1 \% \\\hline\end{array}$$

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Definitions:

Levator Ani

A group of muscles in the pelvis that support the pelvic organs.

Bulbospongiosus

A muscle of the perineum that acts to compress the bulb of the urethra, aiding in the expulsion of urine or semen.

Coccygeus

A small muscle located in the pelvic area, contributing to the pelvic floor's structure and involved in supporting pelvic organs.

External Anal Sphincter

Ring of striated muscular fibers surrounding the anus.