The Accompanying Table Gives Budget Information for a Hypothetical Economy

question 88

Multiple Choice

$$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | c | } \hline & \begin{array} { c } \text { Government } \\\text { Spending }\end{array} & \text { Tax Revenues } & \text { GDP } \\\hline \text { Year 1 } & \$ 450 & \$ 425 & \$ 2,000 \\\hline \text { Year 2 } & 500 & 450 & 3,000 \\\hline \text { Year 3 } & 600 & 500 & 4,000 \\\hline \text { Year 4 } & 640 & 620 & 5,000 \\\hline \text { Year 5 } & 680 & 580 & 4,800 \\\hline \text { Year 6 } & 600 & 620 & 5,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$ The accompanying table gives budget information for a hypothetical economy. Assume that all budget surpluses are used to pay down the public debt. The public debt declined in year

• A) 6.
• B) 5.
• C) 4.
• D) 3.

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Definitions:

Digestive Enzymes

Proteins secreted by the digestive tract that catalyze the breakdown of food into smaller absorbable components.

Roughage

Dietary fiber found in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains that aids in digestion and prevents constipation.

Kilocalorie

A unit of energy equivalent to 1000 calories, commonly used to express the energy content of food.

Energy Content

The amount of energy stored in a physical system or substance, often measured in calories or joules.