Question

During a five year period under the Reagan administration, how much was spent on defense?

A) $1.5 billion

B) $100 million

C) $1.5 trillion

D) $600 thousand

Answer 1

C. $1.5 trillion
The US military spent $317 billion in 1981 and for the next 4 years increased its spending to $405 billion. This adds up to about $1.5 trillion over 5 years.