1) In 2013, approximately how much of U.S. federal debt was held by foreigners?
30 percent
90 percent
55 percent
17 percent
6 percent
2) In 2013, approximately how much of U.S. federal debt was held by foreigners?
$0.9 trillion
$18 trillion
$7.6 trillion
$5.3 trillion
$1.2 trillion
1) In 2013, approximately how much of U.S. federal debt was held by foreigners is 30%
Ans is a) 30 percent.
2) In 2013, approximately how much of U.S. federal debt was held by foreigners is $5.3 trillion.
Ans is d) $5.3 trillion.
According to the statistic data of US.
1) In 2013, approximately how much of U.S. federal debt was held by foreigners? 30 percent...
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