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A. Over the last 4 years $3.1 million was spent on advertising.
B. $3.1 million was spent on advertising in 1996.
C. Since 1996 $3.1 million has been spent on advertising.
D. $3.1 million was spent on advertising in 2004.


Answer: B

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