The chart above shows the allocation of $3.5 trillion in U.S. federal expenses for 2010. What were the total 2010 expenditures on Defense? 

A) $700 billion 

B) $70 billion 

C) $7 billion 

D) $700 million

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UNITED STATES FEDERAL BUDGET-FISCAL YEAR 2010 Defense 20% Social Security/ 20% Medicare 13% All other expenses combined 13% Veterans Benefits 3.1% Federal Pensions 3.5% Education 3.7% Unemployment Compensation 4.6% Welfare/Food Stamps 5.3% Interest on National Debt 5.7% Medicaid/Child Health Insurance 8%