Economics 9708 · AS & A Level · National income statistics

National income statistics — practice question

A consumer receives an income of $1000 per week. The consumer uses 80% of this income on goods and services. After the consumer’s income rises to $1200 per week, weekly consumption rises to $900. Which statement is correct?

  • AThe average propensity to consume does not change.
  • BThe initial average propensity to consume is 5.
  • CThe marginal propensity to consume is 0.5.
  • DThe marginal propensity to consume is 2.

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 1-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme.

  • Full mark scheme, point by point
  • Step-by-step worked solution
  • Write your answer & get it marked instantly by AI