The US Energy-Related Carbon Dioxide Emissions in 2006 Were 5,877 Million

Multiple Choice

The U.S. energy-related carbon dioxide emissions in 2006 were 5,877 million metric tons carbon equivalent. In 2005, that figure was 5,984 million metric tons. Find the percent of decrease and round to the nearest tenth of one percent.

A) 2.0%
B) 1.8%
C) 1.9%
D) 2.1%
E) 1.6%