Use the Following to Answer Questions

question 163

Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer questions .
Exhibit: Consumption and Disposable Personal Income
-(Exhibit: Consumption and Disposable Personal Income) Assuming that the relationship between consumption and disposable personal income remains linear throughout its entire range, what would the level of consumption be if disposable personal income were zero?

• A) −$200 billion
• B) $0
• C) $100 billion
• D) $200 billion

Appreciate the importance of the separation between business and personal financial activities.

Understand the concept of net income and its calculation.

Recognize the purpose and components of the statement of cash flows.

Comprehend the effect of dividends on retained earnings.

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