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Question
If the Real GDP is Rs 500 and Price Index (base = 100) is 125, calculate the Nominal GDP.
Solution
Real GDP = `"Nominal GDP"/"Price Index of Current Year" xx 100`
500 = `"NominalGDP"/125 xx 100`
Nominal GDP = Rs 625
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