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-The Data in the Figure Reflect Energy Use in the U.S

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  -The data in the figure reflect energy use in the U.S. in 2015. In 2012, renewable energy composed 9.3% of total energy consumed in the U.S. If the trend from 2012 to 2015 continues, in approximately what year will renewable energy account for 20% of total energy consumed in the U.S.? A)  2081 B)  2050 C)  2115 D)  2065 E)  2097
-The data in the figure reflect energy use in the U.S. in 2015. In 2012, renewable energy composed 9.3% of total energy consumed in the U.S. If the trend from 2012 to 2015 continues, in approximately what year will renewable energy account for 20% of total energy consumed in the U.S.?


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