Linda earned an income of $3,000 per month, which has now increased to $3,500 per month. She saves 10 percent and spends the remainder on food, lodging, and other expenses. So far, she has managed to save $20,000. What is her marginal propensity to consume?
What will be an ideal response?
Her marginal propensity to consume is 0.90.
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