Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Macro Economics: National Income Accounting

Question:
 

From the options given below identify the intermediate good/goods.

  1. Printer purchased by dealer for supplying in the school
  2. Car purchased by a cab driver
  3. Fruits and vegetables purchased by a shopkeeper
  4. Smart boards purchased by the University for teaching

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:
A and C only
B and D only
B and C only
D only
Correct Answer:
A and C only
Explanation:

An intermediate good is a product used to produce a final good or finished product. They are mostly used as raw material or inputs for production of other commodities.

  1. Printer purchased by dealer for supplying in the school- considered as intermediate good as it is meant for resale to someone.
  2. Car purchased by a cab driver- considered as a capital good as it is used for producing services for the generation of income.
  3. Fruits and vegetables purchased by a shopkeeper - considered as intermediate good as it is meant for resale to the consumers.
  4. Smart boards purchased by the University for teaching - will be considered as final product as smart boards are bought for a long period of time and for investment purpose.