What conclusion would be best supported by the data presented in the table?

(A) The Japanese economy expanded only between 1934 and 1955. (B) The average economic output of the Japanese population returned to 1937 levels by 1955. (C) Wartime only stimulated the Japanese economy. (D) The Japanese government’s war goals were to secure resources in Asia to sustain economic expansion.Explanation: The table shows the Japanese economy grew and fell depending on its success in wartime. Eliminate (A) and (C), as these are demonstrably false based on the table. Choice (D) is true, but not mentioned in the table. Therefore, choose (B).