Suppose a Consumption Function Is Given as C = $150

question 130

Multiple Choice

Suppose a consumption function is given as C = $150 + 0.75Y_D.The marginal propensity to save is

• A)150.
• B)0.75.
• C)0.25.
• D)-0.75.

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