Answer:
c. 1.6 percent.
Explanation:
GDP Deflator = Nominal GDP / Real GDP * 100
year 1
Real GDP = $2250 billion/72*100
= $ 3125.
year 2
Real GDP = $2508 billion/79*100
= $3175
Real GDP rose by = Real GDP (2nd year) - Real GDP (1st year)
= $3175 - $3125
= $ 50
% increase = $50/$2,250*100
= 1.6%
Therefore, The Real GDP rose by 1.6%.