Essentials of Statistics (5th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-32192-459-2
ISBN 13: 978-0-32192-459-9

Chapter 1 - Introduction to Statistics - 1-2 Statistical and Critical Thinking - Page 15: 35

Answer

It is impossible that "Foreign investment fell 500 percent during the 1990s.”

Work Step by Step

100% alone is the entire value of foreign investment. Ttherefore anything over 100% is physically impossible and this statement is claiming it fell 500%.
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