In 2012, Australia exported goods and services worth $1.84 trillion and imported goods and services worth $2.52 trillion. That resulted in a trade deficit of $0.68 trillion. In the same year, Australian Gross Domestic Product equaled $14.61 trillion. The index of openness for Australia in 2012 is _________. This indicates that Australia is relatively ________ to trade.
A) 12.59 ; closed
B) 12.59 ; open
C) 17.24 ; open
D) 17.24 ; closed
E) None of the answers.