The Total National Health Expenditures, in Billions of Dollars, Increased

question 23

Multiple Choice

The total national health expenditures, in billions of dollars, increased by approximately $50 billion from 1995 to 1996 and from 1996 to 1997. The total national health expenditures for 1997 was approximately $1,092 billion (U.S. Census Bureau, Nation Health Expenditures) . If health expenditures continue to increase at this approximate rate, what would the expected expenditures be in 2005?

• A) $1,492 billion
• B) $1,742 billion
• C) $1,442 billion
• D) $1,392 billion
• E) $1,692 billion

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