Figure 21-1

question 473

Multiple Choice

Figure 21-1.The figure shows three indifference curves and a budget constraint for a certain consumer named Jack.
-Refer to Figure 21-1.In moving from point A to point C,Jack gives up

• A) 4.9 pounds of apples,gains 2.0 pounds of pears,and becomes worse off.
• B) 4.9 pounds of apples,gains 2.0 pounds of pears,and becomes better off.
• C) 5.5 pounds of apples,gains 4.1 pounds of pears,and becomes worse off.
• D) 5.5 pounds of apples,gains 4.1 pounds of pears,and becomes better off.

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