There are two firms in an economy. Firm A gives Rs. 20 to the workers as wages, and keeps the remaining 30 as its profits. Similarly, firm B gives 60 as wages and keeps 90 as profits. Calculate GDP?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Rs. 200
To find GDP (at factor cost), we add up all factor incomes — i.e., wages + profits.
1. Calculate Total Wages:
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Firm A Wages: Rs. 20
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Firm B Wages: Rs. 60
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Total Wages = Rs. 20+Rs. 60=Rs. 80
2. Calculate Total Profits (Operating Surplus):
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Firm A Profits: Rs. 30
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Firm B Profits: Rs. 90
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Total Profits = Rs. 30+Rs. 90=Rs. 120
3. Calculate GDP (using the Income Method):
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GDP=Total Wages+Total Profits
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GDP=Rs. 80+Rs. 120
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GDP=Rs. 200