Suppose marginal propensity to consume (MPC) is 0.7 and there is a $1,000 increase in autonomous consumption. Given this information, real GDP will increase by

A) $3,333.
B) $1,429.
C) $1,000.
D) $700.


Answer: A) $3,333.

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