Which of the following would be considered an intermediate good?

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The bricks used to construct a new home are considered an intermediate good because they are not directly consumed by the end user, but rather used in the production of a final good, in this case, a new home.

Answer: A and B
 Both the pencil you are using to take this exam and the computer in your instructor's office could be considered final goods if they were purchased and used for personal use. However, since they are being used in the production of education services (taking an exam and teaching a class, respectively), they are considered intermediate goods.

Which of the Following Would Be Considered an Intermediate Good