The Following Table Contains Hypothetical Data for Canada's Balance of Payments

question 104

Multiple Choice

The following table contains hypothetical data for Canada's balance of payments in a particular year.

-Refer to the information above to answer this question.What is Canada's balance on its current account?

• A)A surplus of $10 billion.
• B)A deficit of $10 billion.
• C)A surplus of $15 billion.
• D)A surplus of $20 billion.
• E)A deficit of $20 billion.

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