Suppose real disposable income increases by $500. Given this information, we know that
A. consumption will generally increase by more than $500.
B. consumption will generally increase by exactly $500.
C. saving will generally increase by exactly $500.
D. consumption will generally increase by less than $500.
Answer: D
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