-What Is the Amount of the Surplus or Deficit Incurred

question 150

Multiple Choice

-What is the amount of the surplus or deficit incurred in year 2 by the government shown in the above table?

• A) $0
• B) $5 billion surplus
• C) $5 billion deficit
• D) $250 billion surplus

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Equal Pay Act

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