Between 2010 and 2014, GDP growth _____
A) was weak, averaging 2.1 percent per year.
B) was strong, averaging 2.1 percent per year.
C) continued falling at a rate of 4.6 percent per year.
D) continued climbing at a rate of 4.6 percent per year.
E) neither increased nor decreased.

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According to the information given, GDP growth averaged 2.1 percent per year between 2010 and 2014. Option A is the only option that is consistent with this information. Option B and D are the same but the statement "was strong" in option B is subjective and not quantifiable. Option C and E are not consistent with the information given.

Between 2010 and 2014, GDP Growth _____