Over the course of the twentieth century,the typical American
A) remained equally as rich.
B) became twice as rich.
C) became five times as rich
D) became eight times as rich.

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According to economic data, the average income in the United States increased about eight-fold between 1900 and 2000, adjusted for inflation. Therefore, choice D ("became eight times as rich") is the best answer.

Over the Course of the Twentieth Century,the Typical American