Since about 1970, in both developed and developing countries, the ratio of trade to GDP has __________; over the same time period, in the United States and the European Union, the ratio of imports from developing countries to total imports __________.
A) increased; has decreased
B) increased; also has increased
C) decreased; also has decreased
D) decreased; has increased

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The first part of the statement says that the ratio of trade to GDP has increased in both developed and developing countries since about 1970. The second part says that the ratio of imports from developing countries to total imports in the United States and the European Union has also increased over the same time period. Therefore, the correct answer is B, which states that both ratios have increased.

Since About 1970, in Both Developed and Developing Countries, the Ratio