In January 2010, the approximate value of U.S. oil imports was $26.5 billion. In January 2011, the

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In January 2010, the approximate value of U.S. oil imports was $26.5 billion. In January 2011, the approximate value of U.S. oil imports was $35.2 billion.
a. Given the information above, can you conclude that there has been a significant increase in the number of barrels of oil that the United States is importing? Briefly explain.
b. The average price per barrel of crude oil in January 2010 was $75. By January 2011, the price had risen to approximately $91 per barrel. By what percentage had the quantity of oil imported changed?
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Macroeconomics

ISBN: 9780132109994

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Authors: Glenn Hubbard, Anthony Patrick O'Brien, Matthew P Rafferty

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