Coal purchased by a household is _________ and it is __________ when purchased by a manufacturer.

Which of the following option suits best in the above blank?

Final good, intermediate good

The correct answer is option 2: Final good, intermediate good

Coal purchased by a household is typically used directly for consumption or immediate use, making it a final good for the household.

When purchased by a manufacturer, coal is typically used as an input in the production process to manufacture other goods, making it an intermediate good for the manufacturer.