The Equation C = 35

question 121

Multiple Choice

The equation C = 35 + .75Y, where C is consumption and Y is disposable income, tells us that:

• A)households will consume three-fourths of whatever level of disposable income they receive.
• B)households will consume $35 if their disposable income is zero and will consume three-fourths of any increase in disposable income they receive.
• C)there is an inverse relationship between disposable income and consumption.
• D)households will save $35 if their disposable income is zero and will consume three-fourths of any increase in disposable income they receive.

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