Question 25
HardOriginal questionIn an economy, equilibrium income is ₹1,000 crore, autonomous consumption is ₹100 crore and the MPC is 0.8. Planned investment is
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
At equilibrium, Y = C + I, and C = 100 + 0.8 × 1,000 = 900.
I = 1,000 − 900 = ₹100 crore.
Worth noting
₹200 crore is saving plus autonomous consumption; saving alone is 1,000 − 900 = 100.
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- Working back to investment
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