Which of the Following Combinations Is Plausible, as It Relates

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following combinations is plausible, as it relates to a nation's balance of payments?

• A)Current account = +$40 billion; capital account = −$10 billion; financial account = −$50 billion.
• B)Current account = +$50 billion; capital account = −$20 billion; financial account = +$30 billion.
• C)Current account = +$10 billion; capital account = +$40 billion; financial account = +$50 billion.
• D)Current account = +$30 billion; capital account = −$20 billion; financial account = −$10 billion.

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Definitions:

Contribution Margin

Contribution Margin represents the portion of sales revenue that is not consumed by variable costs and contributes to covering fixed costs.

Machine Minutes

A measurement of time expressing the operation of a machine in minutes.

Unlimited Demand

A theoretical concept where there is no upper limit to the quantity of a good or service that consumers wish to purchase, at a zero price point.

Materials Costs

The cost of raw materials used in the production of goods, a major component of the total manufacturing cost.