Solve the Problem. -In 2011, a Country's Government Projected Total Receipts of $2590

question 96

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-In 2011, a country's government projected total receipts of $2590 billion ($2.590 trillion) and a deficit of $223 billion for 2013. If outlays turn out to be higher than expected by 6% while receipts
Turn out to be lower by 5%, what would the 2013 surplus or deficit be?

• A)$519 billion deficit
• B)$521 billion deficit
• C)$75 billion deficit
• D)$73 billion deficit

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