$$\begin{array} { c c c c }
\text { Year } & \text { GDP } & \text { GDP deflator } & \text { Population } \
1998 & 500 & 100 & 200 \text { million } \
1999 & 800 & 160 & 210 \text { million }
\end{array}$$
-Which statement is true?
A)Per capita GDP fell.
B)Per capita GDP remained constant.
C)Per capita GDP rose by over 50 percent.
D)Per capita GDP rose by 60 percent.
E)Per capital GDP rose by over 80 percent.

Question

$$\begin{array} { c c c c } 
\text { Year } & \text { GDP } & \text { GDP deflator } & \text { Population } \
1998 & 500 & 100 & 200 \text { million } \
1999 & 800 & 160 & 210 \text { million }
\end{array}$$
-Which statement is true?
A)Per capita GDP fell.
B)Per capita GDP remained constant.
C)Per capita GDP rose by over 50 percent.
D)Per capita GDP rose by 60 percent.
E)Per capital GDP rose by over 80 percent.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Per capita GDP = GDP/PopulationIn 1998, per capita GDP = 500/200 = 2.5In 1999, per capita GDP = 800/210 = 3.81Percentage change = (3.81-2.5)/2.5 * 100 = 60%

-Which Statement Is True? A)Per Capita GDP Fell

-Which Statement Is True?
A)Per Capita GDP Fell