In 2010, Real GDP Was $13

question 276

Multiple Choice

In 2010, real GDP was $13.2 trillion (using 2005 prices) and nominal GDP was $14.6 trillion. Based on the GDP deflator, prices in 2010 were about _____ than prices in 2005.

• A) 9.6% lower
• B) 9.6% higher
• C) 10.6% lower
• D) 10.6% higher

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Definitions:

Budgeted Costs

Projected expenses for a specified period under budgetary control, guiding spending and financial planning.

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not vary with the level of production or sales over a certain period, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.

Variable Costs

Costs that change in proportion to the level of production or business activity.

Overhead Efficiency Variance

A measure used in cost accounting to analyze the difference between the budgeted overhead costs and the actual overhead costs based on efficient use of resources.