Look at the following data: GDP = $3,590 billion; consumption = $1,820 billion; exports = $450 billion; investment = $1,250 billion; government purchases = $900 billion.Imports is equal to __________ billion.
A) $830
B) $1,460
C) -$830
D) $1,240
E) none of the above

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GDP is calculated as consumption + investment + government purchases + (exports - imports). Solving for imports: $3,590 = $1,820 + $1,250 + $900 + ($450 - imports), imports = $830 billion.

Look at the Following Data: GDP = $3,590 Billion; Consumption