-At Point B in Exhibit 6-25, the Consumer's Utility Is

question 43

Multiple Choice

-At point b in Exhibit 6-25, the consumer's utility is

• A) higher than at points a and c, but the total cost of the goods is the same
• B) the same as at points a and c, but the total cost of the goods is lower
• C) the same as at points a and c, but the total cost of the goods is higher
• D) lower than at points a and c, and so is the total cost of the goods
• E) higher than at points a and c, and so is the total cost of the goods

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