Which of the Following Transactions Would NOT Contribute to the GDP

question 231

Multiple Choice

Which of the following transactions would NOT contribute to the GDP?

• A) the purchase of 100 shares of Google stock
• B) the purchase of a new Tesla automobile
• C) the purchase of a package of chewing gum from a convenience store
• D) the purchase of gasoline for your truck

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Definitions:

Labor Rate Variance

The variance between the real labor cost and the anticipated (or norm) cost, calculated based on the working hours.

Materials Quantity Variance

A calculation of the difference between actual material usage and expected usage in production, multiplied by the standard cost for each unit.

Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of materials and the expected cost based on standard prices.

Raw Materials

Basic substances or components that are used in the initial stages of the manufacturing process to produce goods.