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- Which of the following would increase exports in the United States?
- The United States purchases 500 silver necklaces from Mexico.
- The government of Mexico purchases 500 Ford F-150 pickup trucks from the United States.
- A Mexican citizen purchases 25 shares of stock in Ford Motor Company.
- The U.S. government donates $5 million to Mexico to help victims of drought in Mexico.

Transcribed Image Text:12. Which of the following would increase exports in the United States?
A. The United States purchases 500 silver necklaces from Mexico.
B. The government of Mexico purchases 500 Ford F-150 pickup trucks from the
United States.
C. A Mexican citizen purchases 25 shares of stock in Ford Motor Company.
D. The U.S. govermment donates $5 million to Mexico to help victims of
drought in Mexico.
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