To find how much the debt increased in the 50-year period, we subtract the debt in 1971 from the debt in 2021.
$2.9617 × 10^13 - $3.98 × 10^11 = $2.9219 × 10^13
Therefore, the correct answer is O $2.9219 × 10^13.
The U.S. national debt was $2.9617 × 1013 in 2021 and $3.98 × 1011 in 1971. Find how much the debt increased in the 50-year period. (1 point)
O $1.0183 × 10?4
O $3.0015 × 1013
O $2.9219 × 1011
O $2.9219 × 1013
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