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In 2007, the rate of growth of Real Gross Domestic Product was 3.7%. In 2008, it was 0.2%. That means
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a.
Production was declining in 2008 and rising in 2007
b.
Production was declining at a decreasing rate
c.
There was virtually nothing produced in 2008
d.
Production was growing at a decreasing rate
e.
Production was less in 2008 than in 2007.
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