In 2016 the change in business inventories is -$70 billion and GDP is $200 billion. Final sales in 2016
A) are $130 billion.
B) are $200 billion.
C) are $270 billion.
D) are $340 billion.

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Final sales can be calculated by subtracting the change in business inventories from GDP. Therefore, final sales in 2016 are $200 billion - (-$70 billion) = $270 billion.

In 2016 the Change in Business Inventories Is -$70 Billion