Over the Past 70 Years, What Was the Approximate Average

question 29

Multiple Choice

Over the past 70 years, what was the approximate average annual inflation rate?

• A)3 percent, implying that prices have increased 12-fold
• B)4 percent, implying that prices have increased 16-fold
• C)3 percent, implying that prices have increased 18-fold
• D)5 percent, implying that prices increased about 18-fold

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Definitions:

Lateral Branches

Branches that grow out from the sides of a stem or tree, extending horizontally rather than vertically.

Thigh

The part of the lower limb between the hip and the knee.

Intercostal Veins

Veins located between the ribs that drain blood from the chest wall and muscles back to the heart.

Intercostal Muscles

Muscles located between the ribs that assist with the breathing process by expanding and contracting the chest cavity.