What was the state of the economy when carter became president?
the economy was growing rapidly.
the economy was failing rapidly.
inflation and unemployment were high.
inflation and unemployment were low.

Inflation and unemployment were high.

Explanation:

The state of the economy when Carter became president was inflation and unemployment was high.

However, President Carter was able to improve people getting well payed jobs and stopping inflation.

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