A Country Reported a Nominal GDP of $85 Billion in 2010

question 10

Multiple Choice

A country reported a nominal GDP of $85 billion in 2010 and $100 billion in 2009.It also reported a GDP deflator of 100 in 2010 and 105 in 2009.Between 2009 and 2010,

• A)real output and the price level both rose.
• B)real output rose and the price level fell.
• C)real output fell and the price level rose.
• D)real output and the price level both fell.

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Definitions:

Indirect Method

A method of reporting cash flows from operating activities where net income is adjusted for changes in balance sheet accounts to arrive at cash provided by or used in operating activities.

Net Income

The total profit of a company after all expenses and taxes have been deducted from total revenue, indicating the actual profit earned.

Adjusting

The act of making entries to update the financial statements to more accurately reflect revenues and expenses for a specific reporting period.

Operating Activities

The day-to-day activities of producing and selling goods and/or services, which are reflected in the cash flow statement.