The Table Below Shows the Approximate Value of Canada's Crude

question 1

Multiple Choice

The table below shows the approximate value of Canada's crude oil and natural gas exports over a 5-year period.The amounts shown are billions of dollars.
TABLE 2-7
-Refer to Table 2-7.Assume that 2009 is the base year,with an index number = 100.What is the percentage change in the value of exports of crude oil from 2012 to 2013?

• A)8.0%
• B)10.96%
• C)-8.0%
• D)9.9%
• E)-9.9%

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