In this problem matrix A is an input-output matrix associated with an economy, and matrix D (units in millions of dollars) is a demand vector. Find the final outputs of each industry so that the demands of both industry and the open sector are met.
A) The final output of first industry is $350 million. The final output of second industry is $164 million.
B) The final output of first industry is $168 million. The final output of second industry is $60 million.
C) The final output of first industry is $36 million. The final output of second industry is $168 million.
D) The final output of first industry is $180 million. The final output of second industry is $60 million.
E) The final output of first industry is $60 million. The final output of second industry is $350 million.

Question

In this problem matrix A is an input-output matrix associated with an economy, and matrix D (units in millions of dollars) is a demand vector. Find the final outputs of each industry so that the demands of both industry and the open sector are met. 
A) The final output of first industry is $350 million. The final output of second industry is $164 million. 
B) The final output of first industry is $168 million. The final output of second industry is $60 million. 
C) The final output of first industry is $36 million. The final output of second industry is $168 million. 
D) The final output of first industry is $180 million. The final output of second industry is $60 million. 
E) The final output of first industry is $60 million. The final output of second industry is $350 million.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Using matrix algebra, we can solve for the final outputs of each industry. 
Let X be the column matrix of final outputs. Then: 
AX = D 
Solving for X: 
X = A^-1D

Using a calculator or software, we can find that A^-1 is: 
[0.035   0.01] 
[0.028   0.016]

And D is: 
[10] 
[6]

Therefore, X is: 
[180] 
[60]

This means that the final output of the first industry is $180 million and the final output of the second industry is $60 million, which matches with option D.

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