Refer to the Indifference Curve in the Diagram Above

question 136

Multiple Choice

Refer to the indifference curve in the diagram above.The marginal rate of substitution is equal to

• A) the rate at which apples can be substituted for bananas without changing total satisfaction.
• B) the rate at which bananas can be substituted for apples without changing total satisfaction.
• C) the rate at which apples can be substituted for bananas such that total satisfaction will be increased.
• D) the rate at which apples can be substituted for bananas such that total satisfaction will be decreased.
• E) the rate at which bananas can be substituted for apples such that total satisfaction will be increased.

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