Consider the Following Information, Which Provides Percentage Change in GDP

question 70

Multiple Choice

Consider the following information, which provides percentage change in GDP per year: Percentage
Increase in GDP
2012 -10.0
2013 -5.0
2014 -5.0
2015 4.0
2016 10.0
Given this information, which of the following statements is true?

• A)GDP in 2013 is less than in2012.
• B)GDP in 2013 is greater than in2012.
• C)GDP in 2016 is less than in2015.
• D)GDP in 2015 is greater than in2014.

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