If a Family's Income Increases by 5 Percent at the Same

question 120

Multiple Choice

If a family's income increases by 5 percent at the same time that inflation is 3.5 percent, then the

• A)family will need to spend more in order to maintain its standard of living.
• B)family will need to spend less in order to maintain its standard of living.
• C)family's standard of living is not affected by inflation.
• D)family will need to spend the same amount in order to maintain its standard of living.

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