Refer to the table below, which shows data for the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Based only on the data in this table, in which year(s) did the UAE experience an increase in the standard of living?
$$\begin{array}{l}
\text { United Arab Emirates }\
\begin{array} { | c | c | }
\hline \text { Year } & \begin{array} { c }
\text { GDP per person } \
\text { (constant U.S. } \
\text { dollars) }
\end{array} \
\hline 2007 & \$ 47,283.90 \
\hline 2008 & \$ 42,456.79 \
\hline 2009 & \$ 36,024.06 \
\hline 2010 & \$ 33,893.30 \
\hline 2011 & \$ 34,634.86 \
\hline 2012 & \$ 35,416.89 \
\hline
\end{array}
\end{array}$$

Question

Refer to the table below, which shows data for the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Based only on the data in this table, in which year(s) did the UAE experience an increase in the standard of living?
$$\begin{array}{l}
\text { United Arab Emirates }\
\begin{array} { | c | c | } 
\hline \text { Year } & \begin{array} { c } 
\text { GDP per person } \
\text { (constant U.S. } \
\text { dollars) }
\end{array} \
\hline 2007 & \$ 47,283.90 \
\hline 2008 & \$ 42,456.79 \
\hline 2009 & \$ 36,024.06 \
\hline 2010 & \$ 33,893.30 \
\hline 2011 & \$ 34,634.86 \
\hline 2012 & \$ 35,416.89 \
\hline
\end{array}
\end{array}$$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The standard of living, as indicated by GDP per person, increased in 2011 and 2012, as shown by the rise in GDP per person from \$33,893.30 in 2010 to \$34,634.86 in 2011 and then to \$35,416.89 in 2012.

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