Refer to the information provided in Figure 4.4 below to answer the question(s) that follow. Figure 4.4Refer to Figure 4.4. At the world price of ________ per barrel of oil, the United States imports 6 million barrels of oil per day.

A. $100
B. $125
C. $150
D. >$150


Answer: B

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