Asked by katherine alvarez on Jul 15, 2024

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The table given below shows the disposable income and consumption of a household.In the table below,the level of saving at a disposable income of $1,200 is:
Table 9.1
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 Disposable  Income ($)  Consumption ($) 1,0008001,1008801,2009601,3001,0401,4001,120\begin{array}{cc}\text { Disposable }\\\text { Income }(\$) & \text { Consumption }(\$) \\\hline 1,000 & 800 \\1,100 & 880 \\1,200 & 960 \\1,300 & 1,040 \\1,400 & 1,120\end{array} Disposable  Income ($) 1,0001,1001,2001,3001,400 Consumption ($) 8008809601,0401,120

A) $80
B) $240
C) $950
D) $1,200
E) $1,300

Disposable Income

Funds households have for saving and spending following the deduction of income taxes.

  • Gain insight into the link between consumption patterns, saving habits, and available income after taxes.
  • Analyze the effects of variations in income on consumer saving and consumption patterns.
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Souhail HamdyJul 16, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Savings at a disposable income of $1,200 is calculated by subtracting consumption at that income level from the disposable income itself. So, $1,200 (disposable income) - $960 (consumption) = $240 (savings).