Question 4
EasyOriginal questionRead the two statements and choose the correct option.
I. A debit entry in the BoP is a receipt of foreign exchange.
II. Imports are recorded as debits.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
A debit is a payment of foreign exchange to the rest of the world. I is false.
Imports must be paid for in foreign exchange, so they are debits. II is true.
- Concept
- Debits and credits
- Typical timeTypical
- 40 s
- Your timeYours
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