Because of the power of compounding, output per hour has jumped more than _____ since 1870.
A) 500 percent
B) 1000 percent
C) 2000 percent
D) 2500 percent
E) 3000 percent

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According to the sentence, output per hour has jumped more than "since 1870." The options are presented as percentages, so we can assume that the sentence is referring to a percentage increase. Since option C presents a percentage increase of 2000%, which is the highest among the options, it is the best choice.

Because of the Power of Compounding, Output Per Hour Has