In 2009, the Approximate Percentage of GDP in the United

question 56

Multiple Choice

In 2009, the approximate percentage of GDP in the United States that was spent on consumption was approximately:

• A)67 percent.
• B)50 percent.
• C)31 percent.
• D)16 percent.

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