If a country has a trade surplus of $60 billion, which of the following can be true? OA. The country's exports are $160 billion, and its imports are $60 billion. OB. The country's exports are $120 billion, and its imports are $180 billion. OC. The country's exports are $110 billion, and its imports are $190 billion. OD. The country's exports are $180 billion, and its imports are $120 billion.

If a country has a trade surplus of $60 billion, which of the following can be true? OA. The country's exports are $160 billion, and its imports are $60 billion. OB. The country's exports are $120 billion, and its imports are $180 billion. OC. The country's exports are $110 billion, and its imports are $190 billion. OD. The country's exports are $180 billion, and its imports are $120 billion.

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Chapter18: International Trade And Finance

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