ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

BALANCE OF TRADE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Balance of Trade shows a deficit of Rs. 5000 crores and the value of imports are Rs. 9000 crores, what is the value of exports?
A
Rs. 14000 crores
B
Rs. (-) 4000 crores
C
Rs. 4000 crores
D
Rs. 7000 crores
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -So, Exports = Balance of trade + Imports = (−5000)+9000=Rs. 4000 crores.

Detailed explanation-2: -Exports = Balance of Trade + Imports =-4, 000 + 10, 000 = 6, 000.

Detailed explanation-3: -So, Imports = Exports-Balance of trade = 300−(−)400=Rs. 700 crores.

Detailed explanation-4: -The trade deficit is calculated by taking the value of goods being imported and subtracting it by the value of goods being exported. If a country has a trade deficit, it imports (or buys) more goods and services from other countries than it exports (or sells) internationally.

Detailed explanation-5: -Imports = Exports-Balance of Trade = 500-(-600) = 1, 100. Q.

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