Exhibit 6-23 in Exhibit 6-23, the Marginal Rate of Substitution

question 4

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 6-23 In Exhibit 6-23, the marginal rate of substitution of clothing for food between points a and b equals

• A)1
• B)2
• C)1/3
• D)5/6
• E)100

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