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Q · Budget and Its TypesMedium · 45s
‘Primary Deficit’ being zero implies:
TopicBudget and Its Types
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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If the Primary Deficit is zero, all borrowings are only to pay interest.
Final Answer: Option C — Borrowings equal interest payments.