As a percentage of total expenditures,spending on highways has _____ since 1970.Spending on interest payments has _____ over the same time span.
A)increased;increased
B)decreased;decreased
C)increased;decreased
D)decreased;increased

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Since 1970, the proportion of total expenditures allocated to highways has decreased due to a broadening of government spending priorities. Conversely, spending on interest payments has increased as national debts have generally grown, leading to higher interest obligations.

As a Percentage of Total Expenditures,spending on Highways Has _____