Belgium's real GDP per person is $33,000 and Austria's is $34,700. The population growth rate in Belgium is 0.13 percent and the growth rate of real GDP is 3.0 percent. The population growth rate in Austria is 0.08 percent and the growth rate of real GDP is 3.3 percent. If these growth rates continue, how many years will it take for Belgium's real GDP per person to equal Austria's real GDP per person?

A) Belgium's standard of living will never equal Austria's.
B) just over 23 years
C) just over 24 years
D) just over 21 years
E) over 230 years

Which of the following statements is true about financial planning

Brian has been working for a few years now and has saved a substantial amount of money. he now wants to invest 50 percent of his savings in a bank account where it will be locked for three years and gain interest. which type of bank account should brian open? a. savings account b. money market account c. checking account d. certificate of deposit

Lillypad toys is a manufacturer of educational toys for children. six months ago, the company's research and development division came up with an idea for a unique touchscreen device that can be used to introduce children to a number of foreign languages. three months ago, the company produced a working prototype, and last month the company successfully launched its new device on the commercial market. what should lillypad's managers prepare for next? a. increased competition from imitators b. a prolonged period of uncontested success c. a sharp decline in demand for the product d. a difficult struggle to move from invention to innovation