A. remained constant.
B. fell from 375,00 to barely 100,000.
C. doubled from 60,000 to 120,000.
D. doubled from 600,000 to 1,200,000
Correct Answer: doubled from 60,000 to 120,000. ✔
Last Updated: April 29, 2023
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