Question 20
HardOriginal questionThe consumption function is C = 50 + 0.8Y. At what income is saving zero?
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
Saving is zero where C = Y: Y = 50 + 0.8Y.
0.2Y = 50, so Y = ₹250 crore.
Worth noting
₹62.5 crore divides 50 by 0.8 instead of by 0.2, the MPS.
- Concept
- Break-even income
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