Which of the Following Countries Has the Largest National Debt

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following countries has the largest national debt as a percentage of GDP?

• A) Greece.
• B) Japan.
• C) United States.
• D) Canada.
• E) Italy.

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Definitions:

Incremental Costs

Costs that change as a result of a decision to increase or decrease the level of an activity or operation.

Sunk Costs

Costs that have already been incurred and cannot be recovered or altered by future actions, and therefore should not influence current or future business decisions.

Out-of-pocket Cost

Expenses that are paid out directly and result in a financial outlay.

Contribution Margin

The amount remaining from sales revenue after variable expenses have been deducted, indicating how much contributes to covering fixed costs and generating profit.