I would say that it hasn't increased 20% because 1. if the starting percentage was 18%, you would see a larger precentage but that isn't the case.
I'd say D, because that seems like a good writers strategy. To give information centered around the narrative and theme. Otherwise, A.
<span>Like a quilt, the American people are diverse, different pieces sewn together to create a tapestry of culture and country.
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Destroy: annihilate would be the correct answer