The Consumption Schedule Is Drawn on the Assumption That as Income

question 123

Multiple Choice

The consumption schedule is drawn on the assumption that as income increases, consumption will

• A) be unaffected.
• B) increase absolutely but remain constant as a percentage of income.
• C) increase absolutely but decline as a percentage of income.
• D) increase both absolutely and as a percentage of income.

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Definitions:

Earnings

The amount of profit that a company produces during a specific period, indicative of its financial health and performance.

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Dividend Policy

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