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O-LevelEconomicsGovernment and the macroeconomy2281/11 · May/June 2021 · Q181 Mark

A government's revenue grew 8% to $3.25 trillion. Its expenditure was reduced to $3.69 trillion. What can be concluded from this?

Adeficit, increase deficit
Bdeficit, reduce deficit
Csurplus, increase surplus
Dsurplus, reduce surplus

✓ Correct answer

B: deficit, reduce deficit

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Government and the macroeconomy, O-Level Economics (syllabus 2281). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Economics, May/June 2021 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 18.

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