Which of the Following Is an Example of a Surplus

question 260

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a surplus item on the balance of payments?

• A) private gifts to foreign residents
• B) public gifts to foreign residents
• C) interest receipts from foreign residents
• D) purchases of gold from foreign residents

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Definitions:

Proprietorship

A business owned and operated by a single individual, characterized by the simplicity of setting up and the sole responsibility for any of its debts or liabilities.

Financial Difficulty

A situation where an individual, business, or government faces challenges in meeting its debt obligations or managing its monetary affairs.

Bankruptcy

A legal process where individuals or organizations declare their inability to pay off their debts.

Sole Proprietorship

A firm with a single owner who has the right to all profits but who also bears unlimited liability for the firm’s losses and debts.