a. Washing, Inc. produces washing machines in the United States. In 2017, it produced $250,000 worth of washing machines, but consumers only purchased $150,000 worth. multiple choice 2 Consumption expenditures increased by $150,000 and investment decreased by $100,000. Consumption expenditures increased by $250,000. Consumption expenditures increased by $150,000 and investment increased by $100,000. Consumption expenditures increased by $250,000 and net exports decreased by $100,000.