What Percentage of Federal Spending Was Financed by Borrowing During

question 124

Multiple Choice

What percentage of federal spending was financed by borrowing during 2009-2010?

• A) approximately 10 percent
• B) approximately 20 percent
• C) approximately 40 percent
• D) more than 50 percent

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