The table below shows data for China.
$$\begin{array} { | l | c | c | l | }
\hline & \begin{array} { l }
\text { Population } \
\text { (millions) }
\end{array} & \begin{array} { l }
\text { Real GDP } \
\text { (yuan, billions) }
\end{array} & \begin{array} { l }
\text { Nominal GDP } \
\text { (yuan, billions) }
\end{array} \
\hline 2000 & 1267 & 4999 & 9921 \
\hline 2003 & 1292 & 6498 & 13582 \
\hline 2006 & 1315 & 8776 & 21087 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
The economic growth rate in China between 2000 and 2003 was percent.

Question

The table below shows data for China.
$$\begin{array} { | l | c | c | l | } 
\hline & \begin{array} { l } 
\text { Population } \
\text { (millions) }
\end{array} & \begin{array} { l } 
\text { Real GDP } \
\text { (yuan, billions) }
\end{array} & \begin{array} { l } 
\text { Nominal GDP } \
\text { (yuan, billions) }
\end{array} \
\hline 2000 & 1267 & 4999 & 9921 \
\hline 2003 & 1292 & 6498 & 13582 \
\hline 2006 & 1315 & 8776 & 21087 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
The economic growth rate in China between 2000 and 2003 was percent.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The economic growth rate is calculated using the formula: $(\text{Real GDP in 2003} - \text{Real GDP in 2000}) / \text{Real GDP in 2000} \times 100$. This gives $(6498 - 4999) / 4999 \times 100 = 30\%$.

The Table Below Shows Data for China The Economic Growth Rate in China Between 2000 and 2003