If the cyclical deficit shrank by $60 billion while the structural deficit increased by $35 billion,the total deficit
A)Fell by $25 billion.
B)Grew by $25 billion.
C)Grew by $95 billion.
D)Fell by $60 billion.

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The cyclical deficit shrank by $60 billion, which means the deficit decreased by $60 billion. The structural deficit increased by $35 billion, which means the deficit increased by $35 billion. Therefore, the total deficit decreased by $60 billion - $35 billion = $25 billion.

If the Cyclical Deficit Shrank by $60 Billion While the Structural