Use the Following to Answer Questions: Table: Three-Good Economy II

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Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer questions: Table: Three-Good Economy II $$\begin{array} { l c c c c } \hline \text { Product } & \text { Quantity (2008) } & \text { Price (2008) } & \text { Quantity (2009) } & \text { Price (2009) } \\\hline \text { Computers } & 30 & \$ 1,000 & 28 & \$ 995 \\\text { Pizzas } & 100 & 10 & 150 & 15 \\\text { Burgers } & 200 & 200 & 210 & 20 \\\hline\end{array}$$
-(Table: Three-Good Economy II) Suppose an economy produces only the three final goods shown in the table. The table gives information on the quantities produced and the prices of goods sold in 2008 and 2009. If 2008 prices are used in the calculation of real GDP, then nominal GDP in 2009 is _____ and real GDP in 2009 is _____.

• A) $34,310; $33,700
• B) $35,350; $34,310
• C) $33,700; $35,000
• D) $35,000; $33,700

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Definitions:

Process Costing

An accounting methodology used for homogenous products that accumulates direct and indirect costs, and then assigns them to units of output on an average basis.

Cost Reconciliation Report

A report used to reconcile the costs between starting and ending inventory levels with the costs of goods manufactured and sold.

Work in Process Inventory

Items that are in the process of being manufactured but are not yet complete.

Weighted-Average Method

An inventory valuation method that calculates the cost of goods sold and ending inventory based on the weighted average cost of all items available for sale.