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JAMB Economics 2019 Objective — Question 9

Question 9 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Economics 2019 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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In a closed economy, if the marginal propensity to consume is 0.6, the value of the multiplier is

  • A. 2.5Correct
  • B. 5.8
  • C. 27.24
  • D. 7.24

Explanation

Multiplier (k) = 1/(1−MPC) = 1/(1−0.6) = 1/0.4 = 2.5.

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