In the United States between 1973 and 2013, the inflation rate...
A. increased every year
B. only increased in late 90s
c. increased in late 70s-80s
D. peaked during late 70s-90s
E. has been relatively constant at approximately 4 percent to 6 percent per year
"C"
Inreased in late 70's and 80's and it went as high as 10% in these years. the answer is "C".
In the United States between 1973 and 2013, the inflation rate... A. increased every year B....
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