Question

what is the earliest year in which both the united states and canada spent at least 8% of their gdp on healthcare, as shown in the graph below? health care spending as % of gdp 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 1970 1972 1974 1976 1978 1980 1982 1984 1986 1988 1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 canada united states 2006 1976 1982 90

Explanation:

1. Locate the 8% threshold on the y-axis of the graph.
2. Track the blue line (Canada) and red line (United States) to find the first year where both lines are at or above the 8% mark.
3. Check the given options:

• 1976: Canada's line is below 8%.
• 1982: Both Canada's and the United States' lines are at or above 8%.
• 1990 and 2006: Both are above 8% but are later than 1982.

1. Identify 1982 as the earliest matching year.

Answer:

1982