A Midwestern Farmer Grows Wheat and Sells It to a Miller

question 47

Multiple Choice

A midwestern farmer grows wheat and sells it to a miller for $500.After processing,the miller sells the flour to a baker for $800,who then sells it to a grocery store for $1,000.The grocery store sells it to customers for $1,200.In these transactions,how much has been added to GDP?

• A) $500
• B) $800
• C) $1,000
• D) $1,200
• E) $3,500

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