Between 2006 and the middle of 2008, U.S. home prices plunged _____ on average.
A) 5 percent
B) 10 percent
C) 17 percent
D) 22 percent
E) 50 percent

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According to the information given, the U.S. home prices plunged "on average" between 2006 and mid-2008. The answer choices are all percentages, and the largest percentage is E, which is 50 percent. However, "on average" implies that not all areas may have experienced such a drastic drop in price. Therefore, the best answer choice is D, which is 22 percent.

Between 2006 and the Middle of 2008, U