Question 27
MediumOriginal questionRead the two statements and choose the correct option.
I. Borrowing from abroad is a credit in the capital account.
II. Repaying a foreign loan is a credit in the capital account.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
Borrowing brings foreign exchange in. I is true.
Repayment sends foreign exchange out, so it is a debit. II is false.
- Concept
- Capital account entries
- Typical timeTypical
- 70 s
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