Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Macro Economics: Determination of Income and Employment

Question:

Consider a hypothetical economy. The income in the economy rose from 4000 to 5000 and as a result consumption expenditure rose from 3500 to 4000. What will be the value of Marginal Propensity to Consume?

Options:

0.4

0.5

0.7

0.8

Correct Answer:

0.5

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 2: 0.5

MPC = \(\frac {∆C}{∆Y}\)
Here,

∆C = 4000 -3500 = 500 and

∆Y = 5000-4000 = 1000

So , MPC = \(\frac {500}{1000}\)

              = 0.5