Which of the following is not considered part of consumption expenditure?

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Buying food for personal use by a householdA household purchasing a new automobileRent payments made by a household for their apartmentA household acquiring shares in XYZ companyHousehold expenses on utilities like electricity and water

Explanation

Consumption expenditure includes spending by households on goods and services for immediate use, such as cars and rent payments. However, purchasing stocks or other financial assets is an investment activity, not consumption. Buying food is a typical consumption expense.