Use the Following to Answer Questions

question 20

Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer questions :
Exhibit: Policy Interaction
-(Exhibit: Policy Interaction) Based on the graph, starting from equilibrium at interest rate r₃, income Y₂, IS₁, and LM₁, if there is an increase in government spending that shifts the IS curve to IS₂, then in order to keep the interest rate constant, the Federal Reserve should _____ the money supply shifting to _____.

• A) increase; LM₂
• B) decrease; LM₂
• C) increase; LM₃
• D) decrease; LM₃

Calculate the CPI and understand its implications on purchasing power and inflation.

Apply the concept of purchasing power to determine salary adjustments based on CPI changes.

Understand and perform calculations related to profit sharing among partners based on ownership percentages.

Perform basic arithmetic operations and ratio simplifications in various financial contexts.

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