Suppose the Government's Initial Debt Is $350 Billion and That

question 83

Multiple Choice

Suppose the government's initial debt is $350 billion and that during the next two years the government runs deficits of $90 and $40 billion. If during the third year the government has a $70 billion surplus, the government's additional debt at the end of the three years will be

• A) $60 billion.
• B) $200 billion.
• C) $410 billion.
• D) $550 billion.

Understand and correctly apply the concept of journalizing financial transactions.

Analyze and correct errors in journal entries.

Understand the effect of financial transactions on the accounting equation.

Prepare and adjust a trial balance.

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