Suppose the Treasury Sells $10 Billion Worth of Securities to the Social

Multiple Choice

Suppose the Treasury sells $10 billion worth of securities to the Social Security Administration and $15 billion to the general public. This sale would add _____ to the national debt and _____ to the debt held by the public.

A) $15 billion; $15 billion
B) $10 billion; $15 billion
C) $15 billion; $25 billion
D) $25 billion; $15 billion