In Indifference Curve Analysis,the Consumer's Utility-Maximizing Point Is Where

question 16

Multiple Choice

In indifference curve analysis,the consumer's utility-maximizing point is where

• A)each indifference curve has the same slope as the relevant budget line.
• B)the indifference curve farthest from the origin intersects with the budget line that is farthest from the origin.
• C)the consumer's marginal utility curve is tangent to the relevant budget line.
• D)one indifference curve is tangent to the relevant budget line.
• E)the price-consumption line is tangent to the budget line.

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