Exhibit 24-1

-According to the data in Exhibit 24-1, the percentage deviation of real GDP from potential GDP in 2009 was
A)-58.2 percent.
B)-5.8 percent.
C)5.8 percent.
D)8.5 percent.
E)-.7 percent.

Question

Exhibit 24-1
 
-According to the data in Exhibit 24-1, the percentage deviation of real GDP from potential GDP in 2009 was
A)-58.2 percent. 
B)-5.8 percent. 
C)5.8 percent. 
D)8.5 percent. 
E)-.7 percent.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Looking at the exhibit, we can see that the percentage deviation of real GDP from potential GDP in 2009 is -5.8 percent. Therefore, the correct answer is B) 5.8 percent.

Exhibit 24-1 -According to the Data in Exhibit 24-1, the Percentage Deviation