In 2017 , about what percentage of goods and services sold in the United States was imported? a. 22 percent b. 5 percent c. 15 percent d. 88 percent

1. We start by noting that one of the provided choices should approximately match the percentage of goods and services sold in the United States that were imported in 2017. 2. By understanding economic trends and data, we know that the United States imports a non-negligible but moderate share of its total goods and services. The figure often mentioned in textbooks and economic studies for this period is around \(15\%\). 3. Next, we review the options: - (a) \(22\%\) - (b) \(5\%\) - (c) \(15\%\) - (d) \(88\%\) 4. The option \(5\%\) is too low given the scale of international trade. 5. The option \(88\%\) is far too high to represent the imported portion. 6. The option \(22\%\) is somewhat above the generally accepted estimate. 7. Therefore, the best answer is option (c) \(15\%\). Final answer: \(15\%\) of goods and services sold in the United States in 2017 were imported.