The table below shows an extract from balance of payments for country A. Use the table to answer the questions that follow: Balance of payments items Items ...
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The table below shows an extract from balance of payments for country A. Use the table to answer the questions that follow:
Balance of payments items
| Items of transaction | Receipts ($) | Payment ($) | |
| 1 | Merchandise (visible trade) | 52,000.00 | 40,000.00 |
| 2 | Shipping, other transport and travel | 4,000.00 | 8,000.00 |
| 3 | Investment income | 20,000.00 | 5,000.00 |
| 4 | Other services | 2,500.00 | 7,500.00 |
| 5 | Unrequired transfers | 22,800.00 | 7,000.00 |
| 6 | Direct investment | 50,000.00 | 26,000.00 |
| 7 | Other long-term capital | 254,000.00 | 289,000.00 |
| 8 | Short-term capital | 221,000.00 | 238,000.00 |
Calculate the:
(a) balance of trade (3 marks)
(b) balance on current account (8 marks)
(c) balance on capital account (6 marks)
(d) balance of payment (3 marks)
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