The following table shows total military and arms trade expenditure for a certain country in 2000, 2006, and 2012. Year t (year since 2000) 0 6 12 Military Expenditure C(t) ($ billion) 380 540 660 (a) Compute the average rate of change of C(t) over the period 2006–2012 (that is, [6, 12]). Be sure to state the units of measurement.        Interpret the average rate of change. This country's military expenditure increased at an average rate of about       between 2006 and 2012. (b) Compute the average rate of change of C(t) over the period [0, 12]. Be sure to state the units of measurement. (Round your answer to two decimal places.)

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The following table shows total military and arms trade expenditure for a certain country in 2000, 2006, and 2012.
Year t (year since 2000) 0 6 12
Military Expenditure C(t)
($ billion)
380 540 660
(a)
Compute the average rate of change of C(t) over the period 2006–2012 (that is, [6, 12]). Be sure to state the units of measurement. 
     
Interpret the average rate of change.
This country's military expenditure increased at an average rate of about       between 2006 and 2012.
(b)
Compute the average rate of change of C(t) over the period [0, 12]. Be sure to state the units of measurement. (Round your answer to two decimal places.)
     
Interpret the average rate of change. 

This country's military expenditure increased at an average rate of about       between 2000 and 2012.
 
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