Suppose that someone has a disposable annual income of $50,000 and an MPC=0.8. They allocate $10,000 of that for necessities. The remainder of the income is both spent and saved. Based on this information autonomous consumption is:
A. $32,000.
B. $50,000.
C. $40,000.
D. $10,000.
Answer: D
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