Assume that the marginal propensity to consume out of disposable income is 0.8 and that the government taxes all income at a constant rate of 30%. If the gross income increases by $100, consumption will initially increase by

A) $44
B) $56
C) $70
D) $80
E) $100

Answer: B) $56

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