PSAT Reading Question 132: Answer and Explanation

Question: 132

Both passages support which generalization about the global economy?

• A. U.S. influence on global trade has continued under a flexible exchange system.
• B. The purposes of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank are indirectly related.
• C. The Group of Twenty represents the financial interests of the world's largest economies.
• D. International institutions such as the IMF continue to influence economic trade and development.

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

D

Difficulty: Medium

Category: Inference

Getting to the Answer: Keep in mind that the correct answer will be a statement that is evident in both passages. The role of the IMF is mentioned prominently in both passages. Therefore, (D) is the correct answer.