The Chinese economy is expected to grow at a rate of 8 percent a year between 2006 and 2010.China's goal is to quadruple its GDP. By the end of2010, China's GDP will be equal to US$2.3 trillion or US$1,700 per person(2005 dollars) and by2020, China's GDP will be equal to US$4.7 trillion, or US$3,200 per person.

(Source: China Daily, March21, 2005)

If China continues to grow at 8 percent ayear, how many years will it take for GDP toquadruple?

In what year will China meet itsgoal?

If China continues to grow at 8 percent ayear, it will take______ years for GDP to quadruple.

Starting with 8 percent growth in2000, China will meet its goal during______.