If businesses spend an additional $150 billion for investment projects in 2010, what will be the impact on national income (Y) if the multiplier is 2?

A. Y will increase by $50 billion.
B. Y will increase by $150 billion.
C. Y will increase by $300 billion.
D. Y will increase by $450 billion.


Answer: C

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