What is the country's trade balance if exports amount to $89.7 billion and imports amount to $76.87 billion?

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To calculate the trade balance, we need to subtract the imports from the exports. 
Trade balance = Exports - Imports 
Trade balance = $89.7 billion - $76.87 billion 
Trade balance = $12.83 billion 
Since the result is positive, that means the country has a trade surplus of $12.83 billion. Therefore, the correct answer is D.

What Is the Country's Trade Balance If Exports Amount to $89.7