The Table Shows a Consumption Schedule

question 70

Multiple Choice

$$\begin{array} { | c | c | } \hline \text { Disposable Income } & \text { Consumption } \\\hline \$ 300 & \$ 310 \\\hline 350 & 340 \\\hline 400 & 370 \\\hline 450 & 400 \\\hline 500 & 430 \\\hline\end{array}$$ The table shows a consumption schedule. If disposable income is $550, we would expect consumption to be

• A) $430.
• B) $450.
• C) $460.
• D) $470.

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