Production of Passenger Cars in Japan Increased from 3

question 12

Multiple Choice

Production of passenger cars in Japan increased from 3.94 million in 1999 to 6.74 million in 2009. What is the geometric mean annual percent increase?

• A)4.0
• B)1.9
• C)5.5
• D)16.6
• E)47.3

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