The Following Table Provides Data for an Economy in a Certain

question 82

Multiple Choice

The following table provides data for an economy in a certain year. $$\begin{array} { l r } \text { Consumption expenditures } & 1,000 \\\text { Imports } & 600 \\\text { Government purchases of goods and services } & 700 \\\text { Construction of new homes and apartments } & 500 \\\text { Sales of existing homes and apartments } & 600 \\\text { Exports } & 500 \\\text { Government payments to retirees } & 200 \\\text { Household purchases of durable goods } & 300 \\\text { Beginning-of-year inventory } & 500 \\\text { End-of-year inventory } & 600 \\\text { Business fixed investment } & 300\end{array}$$ Given the data in the table, compute the government purchases component of GDP.

• A) 200
• B) 500
• C) 700
• D) 900

---

Definitions:

Detrimental

Causing harm or damage, often used to describe actions or conditions that negatively affect someone or something.

Disclose

The act of making known or revealing information that was previously private, secret, or unknown.

Principal

In business contexts, refers to the amount of money loaned or invested, excluding interest or profit. In legal contracts, it can refer to the main parties involved in an agreement.

Agent

An Agent is an individual or entity authorized to act on behalf of another, known as the principal, in dealings with third parties.