When Compared to the Past, the Gap Between Rich and Poor

question 5

Multiple Choice

When compared to the past, the gap between rich and poor nations today has

• A) shown no significant change
• B) gotten bigger.
• C) become inexistent.
• D) become balanced.
• E) gotten smaller.

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