By 2007, the deficit
A)was out of control and increased substantially soon thereafter.
B)seemed under control but increased substantially soon thereafter.
C)was out of control but decreased substantially soon thereafter.
D)seemed under control and decreased substantially soon thereafter.

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According to the information given, by 2007 the deficit "seemed under control." This implies that it was not yet out of control at that time. However, the answer also notes that the deficit "increased substantially soon thereafter." Therefore, choice B, which states that the deficit seemed under control but increased substantially soon thereafter, is the best choice.

By 2007, the Deficit