In 1990, U.S. nominal GDP was $5,744 billion and the GDP chain price index is 93.6. Real GDP in 1996 dollars is:

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Real GDP is calculated by dividing nominal GDP by the GDP deflator (chain price index) and then multiplying by 100. So, Real GDP = ($5,744 billion / 93.6) * 100 = $6,137 billion.