If the debt of the federal government decreases by $20 billion in one year the budget:

A. deficit in that year must be $20 billion.
B. surplus in that year increases by $20 billion.
C. deficit in that year decreases by $20 billion.
D. surplus in that year must be $20 billion.


Answer: D

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