In a simple economy, there are only two goods made: fish and bread. In 2014, the price of fish was $5.1 while bread cost $0.9. In 2024, fish prices rose to $8.0 while bread costs $2.0. Assume that 2024 is the base year. If 6,450 units of each good were produced and sold in 2014 and 8,562 units of each good were produced and sold in 2024, what was the 2014 real GDP? Round your answer to the nearest two decimal place.
In a simple economy, there are only two goods made: fish and bread. In 2014, the price of fish was $5.1 while bread cost $0.9. In 2024, fish prices rose to $8.0 while bread costs $2.0. Assume that 2024 is the base year. If 6,450 units of each good were produced and sold in 2014 and 8,562 units of each good were produced and sold in 2024, what was the 2014 real GDP? Round your answer to the nearest two decimal place.
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