-The Above Figure Shows One of Sam's Indifference Curves Between

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Multiple Choice

-The above figure shows one of Sam's indifference curves between gasoline and coffee. Which of the following about a movement along Sam's indifference curve is correct?

• A) As he moves leftward along the curve, he likes the combinations of gasoline and coffee better and better.
• B) As he moves rightward along the curve, he likes the combinations of gasoline and coffee better and better.
• C) He likes all combinations of gasoline and coffee along the curve equally well.
• D) None of the above is true.

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