The nation has its own MPC. When disposable income increases from $300 billion to $400 billion, national consumption increases from $300 billion to $360 billion. At Y = $400 billion, the MPC is:
A. 0.2.
B. 0.5.
C. 0.6.
D. 0.67.
Answer: C
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