Over the past century in Canada, by how much has average income as measured by real GDP per person grown?
A)about 3.5 percent per year, which implies a doubling about every 20 years
B)about 2 percent per year, which implies a doubling about every 35 years
C)about 4 percent per year, which implies a doubling about every 17.5 years
D)about 1 percent per year, which implies a doubling about every 70 years

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According to the textbook, "Real GDP per person has grown at about 2 percent per year on average over the past century." This implies a doubling about every 35 years.

Over the Past Century in Canada, by How Much Has