Consumption is $53 billion, investment is $47.8 billion, government expenditure is $35.5 billion, and the economy has a trade deficit of $19.2 billion. What is aggregate expenditure?
A)$155.5 billion
B)$120 billion
C)$117.1 billion
D)$136.3 billion

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Aggregate expenditure is the sum of consumption, investment, government expenditure, and net exports (exports - imports). 
Aggregate expenditure = $53 billion + $47.8 billion + $35.5 billion - $19.2 billion
Aggregate expenditure = $117.1 billion

Consumption Is $53 Billion, Investment Is $47