Answer the Question on the Basis of the Following Information

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Multiple Choice

Answer the question on the basis of the following information.Assume that if the interest rate that businesses must pay to borrow funds were 20 percent, it would be unprofitable for businesses to invest in new machinery and equipment, so investment would be zero.But if the interest rate were 16 percent, businesses would find it profitable to invest $10 billion.If the interest rate were 12 percent, $20 billion would be invested.Assume that total investment continues to increase by $10 billion for each
Successive 4 percentage point decline in the interest rate.Refer to the information.Which of the following is an accurate verbal statement of the described relationship?

• A)There is no regular or dependable relationship between business investment and the interest rate.
• B)The amount of business investment is unaffected by changes in the interest rate.
• C)Investment spending by businesses varies inversely with the interest rate.
• D)Investment spending by businesses varies directly with the interest rate.

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Definitions:

Point C

Typically refers to a specific point on a curve in economics, often used in graphs to demonstrate concepts like optimal production levels or economic equilibrium.

Opportunity Cost

The sacrifice made by not opting for the next prime selection during decision-making.

Point C

Typically refers to a specific point on a graph or model in economics, which could denote a particular state or condition in an economic analysis.

Production Possibility Curve

a graph that shows all the different combinations of two goods or services that can be produced within a given economy, assuming full and efficient use of resources.