If in fiscal year 2015, the federal government receives $2.2 trillion in revenues and spends $3.5 trillion for goods and services, the national debt will

a. increase by $2.2 trillion.
b. increase by $1.3 trillion.
c. decrease by $1.3 trillion.
d. decrease by $2.2 trillion.


b

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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