Bill spent $15,000 to buy equipment for his paper-cup manufacturing plant. According to an economist, the amount spent by Bill is: a consumption expenditure.a consumption expenditure.
a. a saving

b. an investment.
c. a tax to the government.
d. a consumption expenditure.


b

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