If X and Y Are Perfect Substitutes, Which of the Following

question 82

Multiple Choice

If X and Y are perfect substitutes, which of the following assumptions about indifference curves is not satisfied?

• A) Completeness
• B) Transitivity
• C) More is preferred to less
• D) Diminishing MRS
• E) none of the above (All of the above assumptions are satisfied.)

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