Referring to Map 9.8.5, which countries would be more likely to be able to pay their loans back?

A) Brazil and India
B) Mexico and Argentina
C) Kazakhstan and Sudan
D) Peru and Mongolia
E) Papua New Guinea


Answer: A

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