In 2012 the change in business inventories is -$70 billion and GDP is $200 billion.Final sales in 2012
A)are $130 billion.
B)are $200 billion.
C)are $270 billion.
D)are $340 billion.

Question

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Final sales can be calculated by subtracting the change in business inventories from GDP. 
Final Sales = GDP - Change in Inventories
Final Sales = $200 billion - (-$70 billion)
Final Sales = $200 billion + $70 billion
Final Sales = $270 billion

In 2012 the Change in Business Inventories Is -$70 Billion