Which of the following is not an intermediate good?
A) Tires purchased by Ford to put on their new Explorers.
B) Tires sold by Goodyear to put on your Explorer.
C) Tomatoes used by Ortega to make their salsa.
D) Beef purchased by McDonald's to make a Big Mac.

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Intermediate goods are goods that are used to produce other goods, and are not sold to consumers. Option B refers to tires sold by Goodyear to consumers, and therefore is not an intermediate good. The other options all involve goods being used in the production process and are intermediate goods.

Which of the Following Is Not an Intermediate Good