Suppose That in the Beginning of 2012 the Federal Debt

question 91

Multiple Choice

Suppose that in the beginning of 2012 the federal debt was $9 trillion.During 2012,the government balanced its budget.At the end of 2012,the federal debt

• A)increased.
• B)stayed the same.
• C)decreased.
• D)was eliminated.

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