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

question 170

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. What is the growth rate of real GDP in 2009 if 2009 prices are used in the calculation of real GDP?

• A) -3.71%
• B) -2.94%
• C) -1.97%
• D) 1.00%

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