Using the Following Information on a Hypothetical Economy in Equilibrium,calculate

question 11

Multiple Choice

Using the following information on a hypothetical economy in equilibrium,calculate total output for 2008.
$\begin{array}{l|r}\text { Consumption Spending } & \$ 3.5 \text { trillion } \\\hline \text { Net Taxes } & \$ 2.7 \text { trillion } \\\hline \text { Household Saving } & \$ 2.5 \text { trillion } \\\hline \text { Investment Spending } & \$ 2.2 \text { trillion } \\\hline \text { Government Purchases } & \$ 3.0 \text { trillion } \\\hline \text { Net Exports } & -\$ 0.3 \text { trillion }\end{array}$

If exports are exactly equal to imports,total output for 2008 is

• A) $5.2 trillion
• B) $5.7 trillion
• C) $8.4 trillion
• D) $8.7 trillion
• E) $13.9 trillion

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Definitions:

Direct Conversion

The process of changing one form of energy, material, or resource directly into another without intermediate stages.

Variable Overhead

Costs associated with manufacturing that fluctuate with the level of output, such as raw material costs and energy expenses directly tied to production levels.

Overhead Absorption

A method of applying a portion of a company’s indirect costs, such as electricity or rent, to individual units of production.

Machine Hour

A measure of the amount of time a machine is operated, used as a basis for allocating machine-related costs to products.