The Table Above Gives Data on the U

question 214

Multiple Choice

$$\begin{array} { l r } \text { Variables } & \text { (billions of dollars) } \\\hline \text { Imports of goods and services } & 1,000 \\\text { Exports of goods and services } & 900 \\\text { Net interest } & - 100 \\\text { Net transfers } & 0 \\\text { Foreign investment in the United States } & 1,190 \\\text { U.S. investment abroad } & 1,000 \\\text { Decrease in U.S. official reserves } & 10\end{array}$$
The table above gives data on the U.S.balance of payments in 2015.
-The capital account balance is

• A) -$200 billion.
• B) $200 billion.
• C) -$190 billion.
• D) $190 billion.
• E) $1,900 billion.

Formulate and solve equations based on verbal or graphical representations.

Understand and apply basic concepts of statistics and probability in context.

Interpret and analyze statistical data presented in various forms.

Perform and interpret basic calculations for descriptive statistics.

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