Which of the Following Purchases Would Be Counted as a Final

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following purchases would be counted as a final good in the GDP calculation?

• A) A family's purchase of a used car.
• B) A speculator's purchase of 100 shares of News Corp. stock.
• C) A deli's purchase of bread for making its sandwiches.
• D) A business's purchase of new office equipment.

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Definitions:

Average Cost

The cost calculated by dividing the total cost of goods available for sale by the total units available for sale.

Financial Advantage

A benefit or edge that contributes to a stronger financial position relative to competitors or within the marketplace.

Constraint

A limitation under which a company must operate, such as limited available machine time or raw materials, that restricts the company’s ability to satisfy demand.

Current Profitability

A measure of a company's financial performance in the current period, often assessed through margins or net income.