Refer to the Following Table When Answering the Following Questions

question 43

Multiple Choice

Refer to the following table when answering the following questions.
Table 2.1: U.S. 2010 and 2015 Expenditures ($ billions)
-Consider Table 2.1. Total GDP in 2010 was about ________ billion.

• A) $16,520
• B) $14,964
• C) $11,790
• D) $36,698
• E) $15,459

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Total Utility

The total satisfaction or benefit received by consuming a particular amount of a good or service.

Income

Financial returns, mainly recurring, as compensation for work or investment income.

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The introduction of new technologies or the improvement of existing technologies, leading to better products, services, or ways of doing things.

Process Innovation

The introduction of new or significantly improved production or delivery methods, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.