Suppose an Economy Produces Only Cranberries and Maple Syrup

question 46

Multiple Choice

Suppose an economy produces only cranberries and maple syrup.In 2010,50 units of cranberries are sold at $20 per unit and 100 units of maple syrup are sold at $8 per unit.In 2009,the base year,the price of cranberries was $10 per unit and the price of maple syrup was $15 per unit.For 2010,

• A)nominal GDP is $1800,real GDP is $2000,and the GDP deflator is 90.
• B)nominal GDP is $1800,real GDP is $2000,and the GDP deflator is 111.1.
• C)nominal GDP is $2000,real GDP is $1800,and the GDP deflator is 90.
• D)nominal GDP is $2000,real GDP is $1800,and the GDP deflator is 111.1.

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Definitions:

Total Asset Turnover Ratio

A financial metric that measures the efficiency of a company in using its assets to generate sales, calculated by dividing total sales by the average total assets.

Efficiently

The method of achieving a goal or completing a task with the least waste of time and effort.

Assets

Economic resources owned by a business or individual that have value and can be used to meet debts, commitments, or legacies.

Debt Ratio

A financial ratio that measures the extent of a company’s leverage by comparing total liabilities to total assets.