alleryIncome rises 10%; an unchanged basket costs 20% more. Ability to buy that basket:
ADecreases
BRises 10%
CDoubles
DStays unchanged
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Decreases
The basket becomes more expensive faster than income rises, so the household can afford less of it.
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