If Nominal GDP Is $8 Trillion and Real GDP Is

question 21

Multiple Choice

If nominal GDP is $8 trillion and real GDP is $10 trillion,then the GDP deflator is

• A)80,and this indicates that the price level has decreased by 20 percent since the base year.
• B)80,and this indicates that the price level has increased by 80 percent since the base year.
• C)125,and this indicates that the price level has increased by 25 percent since the base year.
• D)125,and this indicates that the price level has increased by 125 percent since the base year.

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Definitions:

Missing Amounts

In accounting and finance, refers to figures that are not reported or recorded and need to be determined through analysis or reconciliation.

Gross Profit Calculation

The process of determining a company's gross profit by subtracting the cost of goods sold from total revenue.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A contra-asset account used to estimate the portion of a company's accounts receivable that may not be collectible.

Sales Returns

Transactions where customers return previously purchased merchandise, leading to a reduction in sales revenue.