Real expenditures on Medicare and Medicaid
A) rose during the 1970s and 1980s, but they have been declining since 1990.
B) fell during the 1970s and 1980s, but they have been increasing since 1990.
C) increased at about the same rate as real GDP during the last three decades.
D) have approximately doubled during each of the last three decades.

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Real expenditures on Medicare and Medicaid have approximately doubled during each of the last three decades due to rising healthcare costs, an aging population, and expanded coverage.

Real Expenditures on Medicare and Medicaid