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1. Microsoft sold 300 copies of a word document in the month of April for $10/copy, 200 copies of PowerPoint for $25/copy, and 140 copies of excel for $30/copy. In the month of May, they sold 200 copies of a word document for $15/copy, 150 copies of PowerPoint for $30/copy, and 150 copies of excel for $40/copy. What is the GDP deflator index for the month of April based on the April pricings? (our answer should only be a number ex. 15000) *
2 points
50
95
100
115
2. Microsoft sold 300 copies of a word document in the month of April for $10/copy, 200 copies of PowerPoint for $25/copy, and 140 copies of excel for $30/copy. In the month of May, they sold 200 copies of a word document for $15/copy, 150 copies of PowerPoint for $30/copy, and 150 copies of excel for $40/copy. What is the real GDP for the month of May using April costs? (our answer should only be a number ex. 15000) *
Q1. Base month for GDP calculation = April
In the base month, the Nominal GDP = Real GDP
GDP Deflator in the base month = (Nominal GDP/Real GDP) * 100 = 100
Ans: 100
Q2. In May:
Quantity of word document = 200 copies
Quantity of PowerPoint = 150 copies
Quantity of Excel = 150
In April:
Cost of word document = $10
Cost of PowerPoint = $25
Cost of excel = $30
Real GDP for the month of May using April costs = Cost of word document in April * Quantity of word document in May + Cost of PowerPoint in April * Quantity of PowerPoint in May + Cost of excel in APril * Quantity of excel in May = $10 * 200 + $25 * 150 + $30 * 150 = $10,250
Ans: $10,250