Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Macro Economics: Determination of Income and Employment

Question:

In case National Income of an Economy increases from ₹200 crores to ₹250 crores and its savings increases from ₹50 crores to ₹70 crores. Identify Marginal propensity to consume.

Options:

0.2

0.4

0.6

0.8

Correct Answer:

0.6

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → 0.6

Change in Income = Rs 50 Cr

Change in Saving = Rs 20 cr

MPS=ΔS/ΔY

      =20/50 = 0.4

MPC= 1- MPS

      = 1 - 0.4 = 0.6​