Refer to the Following Indifference Map for a Consumer Who

question 21

Multiple Choice

Refer to the following indifference map for a consumer who has an income of $48 to spend on goods X and Y and the market prices of X and Y are both $4: In order to maximize utility subject to her budget constraint,this consumer should buy how many units of good X?

• A)0
• B)4
• C)6
• D)8
• E)12

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Definitions:

Demand Curve

A visual depiction highlighting how the cost of a good influences the quantity that buyers seek.

Price

The amount of money required to purchase a good or service; it acts as a signal between sellers and buyers.

Consumer Surplus

The difference between what consumers are willing to pay for a good or service and what they actually pay, representing the benefit to consumers.