Which of the Following Would Result in a Trade Surplus

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would result in a trade surplus for the United States?

• A)Exports of goods = $725 billion Imports of goods = $790 billion
• Exports of services = $350 billion
• Imports of services = $260 billion
• B)Exports of goods = $625 billion Imports of goods = $625 billion
• Exports of services = $300 billion
• Imports of services = $375 billion
• C)Exports of goods = $550 billion Imports of goods = $575 billion
• Exports of services = $275 billion
• Imports of services = $300 billion
• D)None of the above will result in a trade surplus.

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