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The United States budget is about $3.8 trillion and foreign aid comprises 1% of the budget. If African countries receive a combined 20% of the United States' foreign aid, how much money is sent to the continent?
  1. $7.6 billion
  2. $76 billion
  3. $76 million
  4. $7.6 million
Explanation
Answer: A - 20% of 1% of $3.8 trillion is $7.6 billion. Annual surveys of the American public find the foreign aid portion of the federal budget to be one of the most misunderstood facets of the U.S. political system. Many citizens assume budget appropriation for international assistance to be around 15-20%.
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