Figure 21-24 the Figure Shows Three Indifference Curves and a Budget

question 9

Multiple Choice

Figure 21-24 The figure shows three indifference curves and a budget constraint for a certain consumer named Steve.
-Refer to Figure 21-24. At his optimum, Steve is willing to give up about

• A)0.75 pounds of pears for 1 pound of apples.
• B)0.75 pounds of apples for 1 pound of pears.
• C)1.20 pounds of pears for 1 pound of apples.
• D)1.20 pounds of apples for 1 pound of pears.

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