According to a Survey of American Households, the Probability That

question 89

Multiple Choice

According to a survey of American households, the probability that the residents own two cars if annual household income is over $50,000 is 80%. Of the households surveyed, 60% had incomes over $50,000 and 70% had two cars. The probability that annual household income is over $50,000 if the residents of a household own two cars is ________.

• A) 0.42
• B) 0.48
• C) 0.50
• D) 0.69

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Definitions:

Spending Multiplier

the ratio of the change in total national income to the initial change in spending that brought it about, illustrating how initial spending leads to increased total spending in an economy.

Aggregate Spending

Aggregate spending is the total amount of spending in an economy, including consumption, investment, government expenditures, and net exports during a specific period.

Autonomous Saving

The portion of savings of an economy that is independent of income levels, often related to baseline savings by consumers and companies.

Aggregate Expenditure

Represents the total spending on goods and services in an economy, including consumption, investment, government purchases, and net exports during a specific period.