This table shows the price-level adjustment as compared to the United States. CountryPrice-Level AdjustmentAustralia-0.50China0.25Mexico0.34United States0.00According to the information in the table shown, if someone were earning $30,000 in the United States, approximately what would they have to earn in China to have the same standard of living?
A. $22,500
B. $40,000
C. $7,500
D. $15,000
Answer: A
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