QUESTIONS 33 THROUGH 44 RELATE TO ECONOMICS

37. In an economy, consumption is 70% of pre-tax income and the average tax rate is 25% of total income. If planned government expenditures are expected to increase by $1.25 billion, the increase in total incomes and spending ($ in billions) is closest to: A. $1.3. B. $2.6. C. $4.2.