State whether the following statement is true or false, and explain why. if the statement is false, state the true change if the national econorhrank at an annual rate of 10 % per year for three consecutive years, then the economy shrank by 30 % over the three-year period choose the correct answer below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice. a. the statement is false because each year there is a different reference value. the economy actualy shrank by % over the three-year period (type an integer or decimal rounded to the nearest tenth as needed.) b. the statement is true because 3x10 % is 30 % . ary click to select and enter your answer(s) and then click check answer clear a all parts showing ources e here to search hp innsert 144