If in the third quarter of 2016 total investment spending was $4,768 billion and depreciation was $3,292 billion, then net investment was equal to:

A. $1,476 billion.
B. $3,292 billion.
C. $4,768 billion.
D. $8,060 billion.


Answer: A

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