If Business Inventories Equal $40 Billion at the Beginning of the Year

question 119

Multiple Choice

If business inventories equal $40 billion at the beginning of the year and $55 billion at the end of the year, then, assuming no other changes, GDP must have:

• A)decreased by $15 billion.
• B)increased by $15 billion.
• C)increased by $40 billion.
• D)increased by $55 billion.

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