Average propensity to consume

A. is the same as the break-even point.
B. is the proportion of total disposable income that is consumed.
C. is the amount of consumption that is independent of the level of disposable income.
D. gives the amount a person changes planned consumption for a change in real disposable income.


Answer: B

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