A college graduate in 1972 found a job paying $7,200. The CPI was 0.418 in 1972. A college graduate in 2005 found a job paying $30,000. The CPI was 1.68 in 2005. The 1972 graduate's job paid ________ in nominal terms and ________ in real terms than the 2005 graduate's job.

A. more; more
B. more; less
C. less; more
D. less, less

Answer: D

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