Question

the bar graph in the following graphic represents fictional net exports in billions of dollars for five countries net exports are obtained by subtracting total imports from total exports; a negative net export means the country imported more goods than it exported. net exports (billions of dollars) united states denmark china germany spain -150 -100 -50 0 50 100 150 ■ net exports (billions of dollars) estimate the net amount of exports for spain. a. 10 billion dollars c. -20 billion dollars b. 30 billion dollars d. 20 billion dollars

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the bar graph's axis

The x - axis has negative values (for imports > exports) and positive values (for exports > imports). Spain's bar is on the negative side (left of 0), so net exports should be negative.

Step2: Evaluate the options

Option a (10), b (30), d (20) are positive, so they can be eliminated. Option c (-20) is negative and reasonable for Spain's net exports (since the bar is near - 20 on the x - axis).

Answer:

c. -20 billion dollars