If the economy has a structural deficit of $25 billion and a cyclical deficit of $75, we can conclude that the current budget deficit is _______ billion.
A)$125
B)$50
C)$75
D)$100
E)$25

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The current budget deficit is the sum of the structural deficit and the cyclical deficit, which is $25 billion + $75 billion = $100 billion. Therefore, the correct answer is D).

If the Economy Has a Structural Deficit of $25 Billion