Question

for every dollar of norevenue the government tales in, it paya 5 cents in interest on its debt. What is the ratio of debt interest to total revenue

Answer 1

Choice D. 1 : 20

Step-by-step explanation:

We know that if

Revenue = 1 dollar = 100 cents

interest debt = 5 cents

therefore, the ratio is

debt interest / revenue = 5 cents / 100 cents = 1 / 20

Hence, the correct answer is choice D