The average propensity to consume

A. is C divided by disposable income.
B. is a measure of the additional C generated by additional disposable income.
C. is negative at very low income levels.
D. varies directly with disposable income: as disposable income rises, the APC rises.


A. is C divided by disposable income.

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If the price of potatoes is reduced, consumers likely buy

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a. a ray from the origin at a 45-degree angle b. perfectly inelastic c. somewhat inelastic d. perfectly elastic e. declining

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A. 5.8 % B. 94.4 % C. 105.8 % D. 5.5 %

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