A college graduate in 1972 found a job paying $7,200. The CPI was 39.8 in 1972. A college graduate in 2000 found a job paying $30,000. The CPI was 168 in 2000. The 1972 graduate’s job paid __________ in nominal terms and ___________ in real terms than 2000.   Group of answer choices   more; less   more; more   less; more   less; less

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