Answer to Question #146147 in Macroeconomics for Nomathemba Tshabalala

Question #146147

15. Which industry was the largest contributor to the decline in GDP for first quarter of 2017?
A) Transport, storage and communication
B) Agriculture, forestry and fishing
C) Trade, catering and accommodation
D) Electricity, gas and water

16. Which industry recorded an increase towards GDP contribution for first quarter of 2017?
A) Trade, catering and accommodation
B) Transport, storage and communication
C) Mining and quarrying
D) General government services

17. Which two divisions contributed to the growth of the manufacturing industry in the first quarter of 2016 for GDP?
A) Electricity, gas and water & Food and beverages
B) Construction & Food and beverages
C) Wood and wood products, paper, publishing and printing; & Basic iron and steel, non-ferrous metal products
D) Civil construction works; & Wood and wood products, paper, publishing and printing.

Expert's answer

15.C) Trade, catering and accommodation

16.C)Mining and Quarrying

17.C) Wood and wood products, paper, publishing and printing; & Basic iron and steel, non-ferrous metal products