If a country contributes 15% of its GDP to international aid and its GDP is $2 t

Practice Questions

Q1
If a country contributes 15% of its GDP to international aid and its GDP is $2 trillion, how much does it contribute? (2019)
  1. $200 billion
  2. $250 billion
  3. $300 billion
  4. $350 billion

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

If a country contributes 15% of its GDP to international aid and its GDP is $2 trillion, how much does it contribute? (2019)
  • Step 1: Understand that the country contributes 15% of its GDP to international aid.
  • Step 2: Identify the GDP of the country, which is $2 trillion.
  • Step 3: Convert the percentage (15%) into a decimal for calculation. 15% as a decimal is 0.15.
  • Step 4: Multiply the GDP by the decimal to find the contribution: 0.15 * 2 trillion.
  • Step 5: Calculate the result: 0.15 * 2 trillion = 0.30 trillion.
  • Step 6: Convert trillion to billion for easier understanding: 0.30 trillion is the same as 300 billion.
  • Percentage Calculation – Understanding how to calculate a percentage of a given value.
  • GDP Understanding – Knowledge of what GDP represents and its relevance in economic contexts.
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