The table below shows the real GDP and population for the years 2000 and 2010 of a small island nation. Year Real GDP Population 2000 10,000 800 2010 22,000 950 Where applicable, round your answers to two decimal places. (a) Calculate the annual growth rate of real GDP over the 10 years (from 2000 to 2010). (b) Calculate the annual growth rate of real GDP per capita over the 10 years (from 2000 to 2010).

The table below shows the real GDP and population for the years 2000 and 2010 of a small island nation. Year Real GDP Population 2000 10,000 800 2010 22,000 950 Where applicable, round your answers to two decimal places. (a) Calculate the annual growth rate of real GDP over the 10 years (from 2000 to 2010). (b) Calculate the annual growth rate of real GDP per capita over the 10 years (from 2000 to 2010).

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