-Based on the Transactions in the Above Table, What Is

question 23

Multiple Choice

-Based on the transactions in the above table, what is the change in the U.S. balance of merchandise trade?

• A) $11,000
• B) $29,700
• C) -$30,000
• D) -$31,000

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