$$\begin{array} { | l | l | }
\hline \begin{array} { l }
\text { Disposable income } \
\text { (billions of dollars) }
\end{array} & \begin{array} { l }
\text { Consumption } \
\text { exp enditure } \
\text { (billions of dollars) }
\end{array} \
\hline 400 & 450 \
\hline 600 & 600 \
\hline 800 & 750 \
\hline 1000 & 900 \
\hline 1200 & 1050 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
-Based upon the above table, saving equals $100 billion when disposable income equals
A) $1000 billion.
B) $800 billion.
C) $1200 billion.
D) some amount but we need more information to calculate the amount.

Question

$$\begin{array} { | l | l | } 
\hline \begin{array} { l } 
\text { Disposable income } \
\text { (billions of dollars) }
\end{array} & \begin{array} { l } 
\text { Consumption } \
\text { exp enditure } \
\text { (billions of dollars) }
\end{array} \
\hline 400 & 450 \
\hline 600 & 600 \
\hline 800 & 750 \
\hline 1000 & 900 \
\hline 1200 & 1050 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
-Based upon the above table, saving equals $100 billion when disposable income equals
A) $1000 billion.
B) $800 billion.
C) $1200 billion.
D) some amount but we need more information to calculate the amount.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When disposable income is $1000 billion, consumption is $900 billion, so saving is $100 billion ($1000 billion - $900 billion).

-Based Upon the Above Table, Saving Equals $100 Billion When