Suppose money supply (M) = $500, real GDP (Y) = $1,000, and nominal GDP = $5,000. Calculate the value of velocity and the price level.
A) V=2;P=1
B) V=4;P=5
C) V=10;P=5
D) V=10;P=1
Ans: C) V=10;P=5
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