The results from the initial debt-reduction programs were disappointing.Debt-service burdens actually increased for the poorest countries in spite of reducing foreign debt by around
A) $10 billion.
B) $30 billion.
C) $60 billion.
D) $90 billion.
E) $150 billion.

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According to the passage, the debt-reduction programs were disappointing as debt-service burdens increased for the poorest countries despite reducing foreign debt. The passage does not provide a specific number for the reduction in foreign debt, but the closest answer choice is C, which states a reduction of $60 billion.

The Results from the Initial Debt-Reduction Programs Were Disappointing